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EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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And the coroner recorded an open verdict .
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As there was no medical evidence on the cause of death, he recorded an open verdict .
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Cleveland coroner Michael Sheffield said death was due to drowning and recorded an open verdict .
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Last Friday at Marc's inquest an open verdict was recorded.
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Mr Barter said that despite a history of depression he had to record an open verdict .
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Read in studio An inquest jury has returned an open verdict on the death of a baby girl killed at a playgroup.
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So an open verdict was the only appropriate one he could give.
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The inquest jury returned an open verdict because of conflicting evidence.