begin deliberation

Frequency: 6.88.8 per million words

To formally start the process of discussion and consideration, often used in legal contexts.

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Examples (10)

  • The jurors will now begin their deliberations.
  • After hearing all the evidence, the jury began its deliberation yesterday morning.
  • The selection committee is scheduled to begin deliberation on the final candidates next week.
  • Once all proposals are submitted, the board of directors can begin its deliberations.
  • With the doors closed, the chairman announced, "Let us begin our deliberations."
  • The ethics committee always begins deliberation by reviewing the case file.
  • The judges have just begun their deliberations to choose the winner.
  • When do you expect the hiring panel to begin its deliberations?
  • It is time for the council to begin deliberation on this critical issue.
  • We must begin our deliberations immediately if we hope to reach a decision by tonight.