Example Sentences

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Congress had deliberated for weeks before a majority in favor of independence became a unanimous vote, setting the stage for the next step.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The nine-person panel in the blockbuster trial deliberated for less than two hours.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The Chicago jury, which deliberated from around two hours, found that "the total amount of damages suffered by Plaintiff is $49.5 million", according to documents.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The jury deliberated for only about two hours, after the two-week trial.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

I deliberated for a moment, and decided she meant it.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer