deliberate
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The company said it would not apply to "common versions of user frustration, pushback, dark creative themes, or model testing and research" - suggesting it would only apply in clearly deliberate instances.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 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
Asymmetric said it could not determine whether the agents' cover-up was deliberate.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
The deliberate emphasis, the deepened voice, meant that Richard was not part of we; a visitor could not take the liberties of the homeowners.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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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
The relief is on hold while the high court deliberates.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 28, 2023
The poet, as well as the woman, that deliberates, is undone.
From Lectures on the English Poets Delivered at the Surrey Institution by Alfred Rayney Waller
The prosecution rested, and the jury deliberated for five hours.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
The grim case led to a series of dramatic twists and turns as the jury deliberated for nearly 40 hours over seven days to determine Clancy's fate.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 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
Nonetheless, a jury deliberated for five days and ultimately found Miles guilty.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
I pursed my lips, deliberated, then shook my head with a tight grin.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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The jury is expected to begin deliberating Friday morning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
After the jury spent nearly 40 hours deliberating, the judge declared a mistrial on Friday afternoon.
From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026
Attorneys for both sides made closing arguments on Thursday before the jury began deliberating.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Now, was Warsh deliberating targeting the long end of the curve with the statement and ensuing press conference?
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
His gaze met Koffi s, and he saw she was deliberating.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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