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The jury deliberated for several hours before reaching a verdict.
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The jury deliberated for several hours before reaching a verdict.
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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.