deliberate
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"It's not an accident, it's deliberate," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
The campaign has gained some traction, but feels more ad-hoc than a planned national movement, and the CJP still resembles a loose pressure group - something Dipke says is deliberate.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
“These appointments are consistent with the deliberate, multiyear transitions that have shaped previous leadership changes across the platform. It also reinforces CVC’s ongoing strategic focus on performance,” the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
"These results show that ancient communities were making deliberate and meaningful choices about where their stones came from," Dr. Leary said.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 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
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
Deciding what to do, Cinnamon deliberates with everyone — her husband, her best friend, her minister, the infant she names Bluebell and, of course, herself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2023
This Consistory is in a proper Sense the Pope’s Council of State, wherein he deliberates secretly with the Cardinals on the most important Affairs of the Holy See.
This week they deliberated on Monday and Tuesday.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
The grim case led to a series of dramatic twists and turns as the jury deliberated Clancy's fate.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Nonetheless, a jury deliberated for five days and ultimately found Miles guilty.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
Juries deliberated and judges delivered sentences, some of which were commuted by the state’s governors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
I deliberated where I stood, wanting to return to him badly, but afraid I might have morning breath.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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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
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 trio of judges are now deliberating on Patterson's appeal, as well as an argument by the prosecution that her parole period should be scrapped.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
She pressed her hand firmly against the rock, tilted her head to the side, deliberating.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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