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deliberation

[dih-lib-uh-rey-shuhn] / dɪˌlɪb əˈreɪ ʃən /


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This republic requires men and women to do long-form deliberation, serious thinking, honest humility and daily striving.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

It promotes deliberation and reasoned decision-making resulting in lengthy opinions that explain the justices’ rationale and provide guidance for lower courts in future cases.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

A Manhattan federal jury reached its verdict in the civil antitrust case on its fourth day of deliberation after a five week trial.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

“A transaction of this magnitude, which includes new and novel issues before the FCC, demands open deliberation before the full Commission, not a quiet sign-off meant to avoid public scrutiny,” Gomez said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

She sighed, and smoothed her hair with her hand; and he saw then that her hand was trembling and that her calm deliberation was all a frenzied pose.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin




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