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 court had deliberated over a lengthy indictment, which included allegations spanning nearly two decades relating to 94 women, according to Norwegian media.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2025

The jurors had deliberated for almost eight days, and with the panel still deadlocked the judge in the case, Leonie M. Brinkema of the U.S.

From New York Times • May 2, 2024

He asked them how long they had deliberated before they bought what they bought.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell