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

The advisory board made its decision after deliberating at an April 15 hearing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

The jury of six men and six women began deliberating early Thursday afternoon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

After deliberating for more than eight hours, the jury returned a unanimous guilty verdict.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

By 5:45, right when I begin deliberating about going home, I see him walk out the door.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez