closed session

noun

: a meeting or a portion of a meeting closed to all but members
The board will meet in closed session to discuss the issue.

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The Board of Supervisors authorized the lawsuit during a closed session, according to county spokesperson Kim Nava. Reeti Malhotra july 23, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026 Sausalito City Council met in closed session Tuesday evening to discuss Forbes but made no decisions regarding her employment. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026 Immediately after the vote, the board went into closed session for the remainder of the meeting and did not return to open session afterward. Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026 The Wisconsin Elections Commission, consisting of three Democrats and three Republicans, voted 5-1 in closed session on Thursday to refer the complaints to the district attorney, the commission’s spokesperson Emilee Miklas said. Scott Bauer, Fortune, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for closed session

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“Closed session.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closed%20session. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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