deliberation
noun
careful consideration before decision.
deliberations
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pluralof deliberation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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One person familiar with the deliberations said that people close to the Trump administration seemed keen to partner with Betancourt’s company because of the privacy and flexibility it offered.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
Saudi Arabia was also struggling to cover the vast country with air defense and was shifting batteries around to try to protect palaces and energy infrastructure, people familiar with the kingdom’s deliberations said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
After more than 24 hours of deliberations, the jury acquitted Ferris of murder and all other charges in 1992.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
In Ansolabehere’s memory, Bartlett’s then-wife, Lisa, overheard the writers’ deliberations and casually suggested, “Maybe she’s in love with Arnold.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
In the endless deliberations over desegregation, the board spent more time worrying about how the high school athletic programs might be affected than how the curriculum might be affected.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
