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as in considerations
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something
gave the matter full deliberation before reaching a decision
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as in discussions
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
there was a great deal of deliberation among the representatives about the wording of the public statement
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Recent Examples of deliberations
While the committee deliberations are not made public, the number of Broadway venues participating in light dimmings is generally viewed as reflecting the honoree’s influence, career span and even how recent a Broadway career has been.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
During the deliberations, the commission called for the creation of a council district with a majority-Latino population in the west Valley.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
The extended deliberations at the state Capitol over affordability underscore the challenges state Democratic leaders face carrying out their agenda to transition California away from a dependence on fossil fuels.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
Those internal deliberations, the give and take between the creative side and the business side, are behind every major investment.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Oct. 2024
The scene offered a peek into Newsom’s deliberations on regulating the tech industry, including an explosion of AI companies, and the forces seeking to influence him during bill-signing season at the state Capitol.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
However, the challenge with many of our deliberations about trust in healthcare is that our consideration of it is too pedestrian.
—Lisa Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
During the deliberations, the commission called for the creation of a council district with a majority-Latino population in the west Valley.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
The extended deliberations at the state Capitol over affordability underscore the challenges state Democratic leaders face carrying out their agenda to transition California away from a dependence on fossil fuels.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
Those internal deliberations, the give and take between the creative side and the business side, are behind every major investment.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Oct. 2024
The scene offered a peek into Newsom’s deliberations on regulating the tech industry, including an explosion of AI companies, and the forces seeking to influence him during bill-signing season at the state Capitol.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
However, the challenge with many of our deliberations about trust in healthcare is that our consideration of it is too pedestrian.
—Lisa Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberations
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Finally, responsible use and cost management are crucial considerations.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This is a function of pricing/packaging, the incumbent IT management stack, scaling and performance considerations.Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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But from the perspective of both parties, honest and open discussions pre-contract around goals, expectations and the very nature of the franchise model are crucial in ensuring that their new business relationships thrives.Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Instead of the old closed-door meetings with family elders, include younger family members in wealth-planning discussions.April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Thus, an important consideration for schools is if the telehealth vendor allows direct consultations with specific tele-counselors, or if schools are limited to communicating with a clinical team supervisor.Eric Wood, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Griffin Health caregivers will also be offering free blood pressure screenings and consultations.Brian Gioiele, Connecticut Post, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Deliberations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberations. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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