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In chess, what is the deliberate sacrifice of a piece to gain an advantage commonly called?

deliberate

[dih-lib-er-it, dih-lib-uh-rayt] / dɪˈlɪb ər ɪt, dɪˈlɪb əˌreɪt /




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However, "a general pause or deliberate slowdown in AI development remains outside the mainstream Chinese policy posture," Oxford China Policy Lab analysts wrote in September.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

"This was sustained, deliberate deception that concealed neglect from families and professionals alike," one parent told the BBC.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

The breakneck pace of the guitar chords is measured and deliberate; the drums are measured, consistent; as usual, the bassline is its own melodic counterpoint.

From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026

For young couples, particularly those raising children, finding time for shared physical activity may require deliberate planning.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

And the truth is that our unconscious is really good at this, to the point where thin-slicing often delivers a better answer than more deliberate and exhaustive ways of thinking.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

And so, I think there has to be both a change to the way the Senate deliberates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026

The Fed is considering this scenario as it deliberates the future of monetary policy.

From Barron's ● Feb. 24, 2026

While the jury deliberates Majors' fate, the actor faces up to a year in jail if he is convicted of all four charges.

From Salon ● Dec. 14, 2023

Individual states have taken actions intending to stop online danger for children as Congress deliberates.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 30, 2023

An animal does not hesitate, and he is a fool who deliberates in dealing with him.

From Montlivet by Alice Prescott Smith

The verdict in the death of Wilver Blanco came after jurors deliberated for a little more than four hours over two days.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

The prosecution rested, and the jury deliberated for five hours.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

The jury of nine women and three men in Plymouth has deliberated for some 35 hours without a verdict, following nearly six weeks of trial proceedings.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

“We deliberated carefully over those allegations, and so I would say I disagree with the way or the light in which Mr. Edwards paints his actions,” Guest said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

I deliberated for a moment, and decided she meant it.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

The jury is expected to begin deliberating Friday morning.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

The jury, made up of nine women and three men, spent six days deliberating the case and twice sent notes to the judge indicating they could not reach a unanimous verdict.

From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026

The jury, made up of nine women and three men, began deliberating last week after hearing weeks of testimony from dozens of witnesses.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

Now, was Warsh deliberating targeting the long end of the curve with the statement and ensuing press conference?

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026

After deliberating for three days, the nine-member jury finds Mary Surratt, Lewis Powell, George Atzerodt, and David Herold guilty.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly




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