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as in consideration
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 discussion
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 deliberation
For example, would an additional instruction or the rereading of any testimony help in the jury’s deliberation.
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Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
The seven-woman, five-man jury could begin deliberations as early as next week.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Jury deliberations began on Wednesday for the man accused of sparking the blaze that eventually became the deadly and destructive Palisades Fire last year.
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Austin Turner,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
But the speed of a football play sometimes seems a tick slower than the speed of light, and defensive players often must act without deliberation.
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Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for deliberation
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
The seven-woman, five-man jury could begin deliberations as early as next week.
—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Jury deliberations began on Wednesday for the man accused of sparking the blaze that eventually became the deadly and destructive Palisades Fire last year.
—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
But the speed of a football play sometimes seems a tick slower than the speed of light, and defensive players often must act without deliberation.
—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for deliberation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberation
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Jacie Prieto Lopez, LA28’s vice president of communications and public affairs, said in a statement that her organization is pleased to forward the agreement to the council for consideration.
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According to data from Sports Business Classroom, some cash consideration offerings in transactions alongside players ran well into the multimillion-dollar range.
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His show, which ran for nearly four decades, provided a national platform for frank discussions on race, politics, and culture.
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If emotions rise, pause to name the concern, then restate the common goal so the discussion shifts from blame toward practical steps and timelines everyone trusts.
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Start by requesting a full estimate of the procedure, including consultations, lab work, and follow-up appointments.
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Beyond manufacturing, The Yard includes a design studio, a bespoke consultation room for custom frame commissions, a training academy for opticians and makers, and a growing archive of historic spectacles spanning more than two centuries.
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More broadly, the technology also reignites debates over how to balance learning efficiency against the risk of cheating.
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The complexity at play in data center debates is often what has prompted moratoriums, with local governments looking for more time to properly take stock of concerns from neighbors and the facts at hand.
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The law requires that the DHS secretary consult with other government agencies before designating a country for TPS.
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Nissen consults for statin-makers AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, Novartis and Pfizer but does not receive financial compensation.
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“Deliberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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