deliberate

“They do not just cook to share; they cook to remember who they are and where they came from, using food as a deliberate tool to ensure their culture and identity are not lost.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● 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

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

From BBC ● 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

Danny found his father’s deliberate mistake easily, and I was able to follow the ensuing Talmudic discussion without too much difficulty, though I did not join in.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok

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

But during this process, as Cannon deliberates on the matter, the witnesses are apparently sweating this out and feeling immense pressure.

From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2024

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

From Washington Times ● Jun. 30, 2023

Citizens, members of the Commune, I feel myself incapable of any longer bearing the responsibility of a command where every one deliberates and no one obeys.

From History of the Commune of 1871 by P. Lissagary

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

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 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

The groundstaff partially removed the covers while officials deliberated.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

Nonetheless, a jury deliberated for five days and ultimately found Miles guilty.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026

There was a Jack Kerouac quote their dad loved to repeat when the family deliberated weekend plans.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

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

Jurors told the judge twice before that they were unable to reach a verdict, but were instructed to keep deliberating.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

Despite the enormous media footprint, jurors deliberating the case are barred from watching or reading coverage of the trial.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

She pressed her hand firmly against the rock, tilted her head to the side, deliberating.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix