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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With help from Patrick O’Sullivan, the former NHL player that Tavares once idolized and who’s now a player development coach with the Leafs, as well as teammate Philippe Myers, Tavares had just completed a post-practice shooting session.
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Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Many more are in the pipelines, as Martin said the plan is to schedule two sessions dedicated to employees and two open to public per week.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Bonds were volatile on Wednesday, with yields coming down slightly from their intraday high but settling above recent sessions.
—John Towfighi, David Goldman and Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
As the last day of session nears, Maryland lawmakers are rushing to get the state budget in shape to head to Gov. Wes Moore’s desk — in spite of Republican protest.
—Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2025
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Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Many more are in the pipelines, as Martin said the plan is to schedule two sessions dedicated to employees and two open to public per week.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Bonds were volatile on Wednesday, with yields coming down slightly from their intraday high but settling above recent sessions.
—John Towfighi, David Goldman and Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
As the last day of session nears, Maryland lawmakers are rushing to get the state budget in shape to head to Gov. Wes Moore’s desk — in spite of Republican protest.
—Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Session.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/session. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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