group discussion
noun
: a discussion involving a number of people who are connected by some shared activity, interest, or quality
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Real-life scenarios, self-reflection, group discussion, and practical tools.
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Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
The Coup de Coeur Prize, voted on by Clarins employees, was granted to À Chacun Son Everest!, an association that will enable 15 children with cancer to take part in outdoor activities in Chamonix, France, as well as in a group discussion to explore paths of recovery.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
Ask participants to write down their thoughts independently before the group discussion.
—Derek Richardson, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Each session includes interactive activities, group discussion, and take-home materials.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Learn about the latest developments in generative AI with short lectures and demonstrations followed by group discussion.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
During the group discussion on Signal, Goldberg reported, Ratcliffe named an active CIA intelligence officer in the chat at 5:24 p.m. eastern time, which was just after midnight in Russia.
—Joanne Stocker, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2025
In addition, 15% had trouble carrying on a conversation or participating in a group discussion.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
The meetings include a time of community, live large group teaching, and small group discussion and accountability each week.
—Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
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Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
The Coup de Coeur Prize, voted on by Clarins employees, was granted to À Chacun Son Everest!, an association that will enable 15 children with cancer to take part in outdoor activities in Chamonix, France, as well as in a group discussion to explore paths of recovery.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
Ask participants to write down their thoughts independently before the group discussion.
—Derek Richardson, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Each session includes interactive activities, group discussion, and take-home materials.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Learn about the latest developments in generative AI with short lectures and demonstrations followed by group discussion.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
During the group discussion on Signal, Goldberg reported, Ratcliffe named an active CIA intelligence officer in the chat at 5:24 p.m. eastern time, which was just after midnight in Russia.
—Joanne Stocker, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2025
In addition, 15% had trouble carrying on a conversation or participating in a group discussion.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
The meetings include a time of community, live large group teaching, and small group discussion and accountability each week.
—Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Group discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/group%20discussion. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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