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The jury deliberated for several hours before reaching a verdict.

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Narrator

The jury deliberated for several hours before reaching a verdict.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Reporting News

The jury deliberated for hours before announcing their verdict.

Describing a Legal Process

After several hours of deliberation, the jury finally reached a verdict.

Speculating on a Case

I wonder how long the jury deliberated before reaching a decision.

Summarizing Events

The trial concluded after the jury deliberated for many hours.

Rephrased versions

Formal

The jury engaged in deliberations for several hours prior to rendering a verdict.

Casual

The jury talked it over for hours before deciding.

Simpler English

The jury spent hours deciding the case.

Phrases to learn

deliberated for several hours

To discuss and consider something carefully for an extended period.

reaching a verdict

Coming to a final decision or judgment.