deliberating

Example Sentences

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The advisory board made its decision after deliberating at an April 15 hearing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

In the case underway in Los Angeles, a jury has been deliberating for eight days over social media harm allegations against Meta and YouTube after several weeks of testimony and arguments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

On Wednesday, the jury was deliberating the case.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Podedworna showed no emotion when the jury returned their verdict, after deliberating for seven hours and six minutes.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

“Well,” said he, in a deliberating manner, “for five minutes, perhaps.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen