deliberating

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If so, his lawsuit could be thrown out before the jury even starts deliberating the merits of the case.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

On Wednesday, the jury was deliberating the case.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

The council responsible for choosing his successor is struck while deliberating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

The jury at Woolwich Crown Court had been deliberating for more than 36 hours after a trial that began in November 2025.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

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

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix