had deliberated
- past perfect of deliberate.
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
They had deliberated around four hours, a good spell on a case that had only two witnesses and a video of the alleged assault that prosecutors played repeatedly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
The panel had deliberated for more than three hours Wednesday before a male juror was dismissed and replaced by an alternate, also male.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2024
State District Judge Brenda Kennedy said that Ms. Armstrong was found guilty by the jury, which had deliberated for about two hours.
From New York Times ● Nov. 16, 2023
He asked them how long they had deliberated before they bought what they bought.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
