as in meeting
a gathering of a group of people for a specified purpose
The impending economic crisis prompted widespread calls for a special session of the legislature to enact emergency measures. Court is in session.
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Five listening sessions were planned, each bringing Smith and the task force together with 15 to 20 community members.
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Daniel Vaillancourt, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Adjusted practice schedules ensure fans can enjoy other attractions without sacrificing rest—a marked change from last year's midnight sessions.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Shares of the tech giant were down 1.5% in late-morning trading, having initially traded higher earlier in the session.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
These recommendations are purposefully vague, with the idea that legislators will introduce specifics in their bills this session, Holdman said.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Daniel Vaillancourt, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Adjusted practice schedules ensure fans can enjoy other attractions without sacrificing rest—a marked change from last year's midnight sessions.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Shares of the tech giant were down 1.5% in late-morning trading, having initially traded higher earlier in the session.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
These recommendations are purposefully vague, with the idea that legislators will introduce specifics in their bills this session, Holdman said.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Session.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/session. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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