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juror

[joor-er, -awr] / ˈdʒʊər ər, -ɔr /
NOUN
member of the jury
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How unusual is it for there to be one holdout juror that ends up overtaking a jury’s decision making like this?

From Slate Sep. 4, 2026

Reddington urged the judge to dismiss one holdout juror who he said appeared to be blocking the other 11 from reaching a verdict.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

It’s coming from the point of view of jurors who are frustrated with this lone juror who is not agreeing with them and their characterization of this juror.

From Slate Sep. 4, 2026

The only way to do it is by saying: Look, this juror is not following his oath.

From Slate Sep. 4, 2026

We’re not going to get anywhere like this. 10TH juror: Well, what does he want?

From "Twelve Angry Men" by Reginald Rose

It’s coming from the point of view of jurors who are frustrated with this lone juror who is not agreeing with them and their characterization of this juror.

From Slate Sep. 4, 2026

“This is not a public debate about women’s mental health and how the medical system treats women,” Buckingham told jurors.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

Following other high-profile trials, jurors have in some instances come forward to discuss the case, even writing books or doing media interviews.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

However, simply because the juror is holding out and not agreeing with other jurors, that’s not a basis to remove a holdout juror.

From Slate Sep. 4, 2026

Judge Lew Fielding roused himself and, pulling at his robe, turned his gaze toward the jurors.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson



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