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is deliberating
  • present progressive of deliberate (3rd person singular).

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The NFL says it is deliberating whether to conduct a formal investigation into Tisch.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Separately, the Constitutional Court is deliberating on the National Assembly's vote to impeach Yoon.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2025

County Superior Court Judge Robert Harrison is deliberating whether to approve the move, having received 600 letters and petitions Tuesday in opposition from area residents.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2024

Alberta Utilities Commission is deliberating whether to stop receiving applications during the pause period, rather than just halting approvals, a move that would suggest it may freeze development even longer, Dye said.

From Reuters • Aug. 21, 2023

“I wouldn’t hardly like to say just what Jimmy was settin’ on that place,” he said at last, slowly, as one who is deliberating every word.

From The Bail Jumper by Stead, Robert J. C.