as in pondered
to give serious and careful thought to
the jury deliberated the case for three days before returning a verdict
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Recent Examples of deliberated
Jurors deliberated less than 40 minutes before acquitting Darrow.
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Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Masterson was found guilty on two counts of forcible rape in May 2023, and a jury was hung on a third charge during the trial after the seven men and five women deliberated for eight days.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
The jury in Hartford deliberated for nearly two days following the trial but ultimately chose not to convict the police officer on manslaughter and assault charges, leading to questions about why no people of color were selected for the jury.
—Renata Daou, Hartford Courant, 16 Dec. 2024
At the end of a two-day trial in 2019, jurors deliberated for just a few hours before finding Mullen guilty.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
The Manhattan jury deliberated for 24 hours over five days and was deadlocked on the manslaughter charge, which carried a 15-year prison sentence, forcing the judge to dismiss it.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
Jurors in Sauk County Circuit Court deliberated about four hours before returning a verdict of guilty on just one charge of violating a holding order placed on products on the Hershberger farm, following a raid there in the summer of 2010.
—Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
The jury deliberated for about an hour on the criminally negligent homicide charge after about four days spent considering the manslaughter charge.
—Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
The jury deliberated for more than 24 hours across five days before reaching the verdict.
—Jason Volack, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Masterson was found guilty on two counts of forcible rape in May 2023, and a jury was hung on a third charge during the trial after the seven men and five women deliberated for eight days.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
The jury in Hartford deliberated for nearly two days following the trial but ultimately chose not to convict the police officer on manslaughter and assault charges, leading to questions about why no people of color were selected for the jury.
—Renata Daou, Hartford Courant, 16 Dec. 2024
At the end of a two-day trial in 2019, jurors deliberated for just a few hours before finding Mullen guilty.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
The Manhattan jury deliberated for 24 hours over five days and was deadlocked on the manslaughter charge, which carried a 15-year prison sentence, forcing the judge to dismiss it.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
Jurors in Sauk County Circuit Court deliberated about four hours before returning a verdict of guilty on just one charge of violating a holding order placed on products on the Hershberger farm, following a raid there in the summer of 2010.
—Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
The jury deliberated for about an hour on the criminally negligent homicide charge after about four days spent considering the manslaughter charge.
—Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
The jury deliberated for more than 24 hours across five days before reaching the verdict.
—Jason Volack, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberated
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Cooper, however, barely contemplated leaving him at home and that, perhaps more than anything, summed up the bond between manager and player.Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Armstead, who contemplated retirement after last season, has a $22 million salary cap hit next season and the Dolphins would probably prefer to develop Paul, their second-round pick.Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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And everybody else is after those same 15 or so linemen in the draft who are considered guys that can become starters.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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Jeff Skinner has not enjoyed a strong first half and would have to contribute an enormous final half in order to be considered for another deal.Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Bring Entertainment Pack toys, books, and games to keep your toddler entertained.Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Weed Jenga is the perfect way to keep your guests entertained and laughing throughout the night.Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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His worth as a franchise QB has been questioned since the Cardinals took him with the first pick of the 2019 draft.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.Joohee Cho, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2025
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According to the organization's website, Burt was 16 feet, 8 inches long and weighed more than 1,500 pounds.Nick Romano, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Burt was estimated to be over 90-years-old and weighed a staggering 700kg, per The Independent.Latoya Gayle, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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The survey explored the sentiments of varying demographics of American workers, covering Gen Zers, to Gen Xers, to Black Americans, to Hispanics, to Westerners, to those making under $50,000 or $100,000 or more, and everyone in between.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Chu previously explained that the musical's intricate narrative, rich character arcs and iconic musical numbers could be better explored over two films rather than compressed into a single movie.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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