as in pondering
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 deliberating
The jury began deliberating on Tuesday afternoon.
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Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
The jury will continue deliberating a lesser charge Monday.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Jurors have been deliberating since Tuesday on whether to convict Penny in the death of Jordan Neely.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The jury started deliberating Tuesday afternoon after hearing from more than 40 witnesses in the trial that began early in November.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
Judge Maxwell Wiley proposed giving the jury an Allen charge, which refers to the jury instructions given to a hung jury that encourages them to continue deliberating despite the deadlock.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
Judge Wiley had instructed the jurors to keep deliberating after they were deadlocked on the charge earlier in the day.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
The jury deliberating Daniel Penny's case sent a note on Friday saying it is deadlocked on the manslaughter charge.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
However on Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security Cabinet was still deliberating, and approval was not guaranteed.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
The jury will continue deliberating a lesser charge Monday.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Jurors have been deliberating since Tuesday on whether to convict Penny in the death of Jordan Neely.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The jury started deliberating Tuesday afternoon after hearing from more than 40 witnesses in the trial that began early in November.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
Judge Maxwell Wiley proposed giving the jury an Allen charge, which refers to the jury instructions given to a hung jury that encourages them to continue deliberating despite the deadlock.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
Judge Wiley had instructed the jurors to keep deliberating after they were deadlocked on the charge earlier in the day.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
The jury deliberating Daniel Penny's case sent a note on Friday saying it is deadlocked on the manslaughter charge.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
However on Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security Cabinet was still deliberating, and approval was not guaranteed.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberating
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With the MasterChef Christmas specials featuring Wallace now no longer airing following sustained pressure, BBC bosses will be pondering what to do next.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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All of which, with this week’s verdict, may see Blumhouse and Netflix pondering a follow-up film to Our Father, or not.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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By contemplating the ethical dimensions of AI, we are reminded of the importance of addressing the challenges people worldwide face today.Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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During the holiday season and the start of the New Year, workers often find themselves at a crossroads, contemplating a job change or career pivot.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Sundance Film Festival is considering a big move for 2027, but the 2025 feature film and episodic programs find the Robert Redford founded gathering very much in its traditional wheelhouse with a mix of big-name projects, politics, and what might just be the next big thing.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Detectives are still examining Mangione's writings but are considering the contents of the notebook to represent a confession, sources said.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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When accusations arise questioning Sara’s intentions to empower the girls, her identity is put in turmoil.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to a criminal complaint, Mangione began shaking after the question and he was taken into custody for questioning.Liam Quinn, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Kendra suggests her Chocolate Mouse for a Party recipe that is primed for entertaining a large crowd and guarantees everyone will get a scoop.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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By the mid-1990s, public health leaders were entertaining the possibility that the STI could be eliminated.Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Teams weighing the value of an exemplary playoff track record and leadership qualities also had to reconcile his age and injury history.Sam Blum, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The companies say they are disappointed and disagree with the decision and are currently weighing their options going forward.Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Deliberating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberating. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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