group discussion
noun
: a discussion involving a number of people who are connected by some shared activity, interest, or quality
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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.
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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
There’s a range of retreats emerging, and the experience can vary, with a focus on experiential exercise, group discussion or bodywork — or a mix of all three.
—Caren Osten Gerszberg, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Before their arrival, however, Jackie takes a moment to apologize to Toya, sparking a group discussion about the nuances of accountability and the art of a genuine apology.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
Participants will learn about the latest developments in generative AI with short lectures and demonstrations followed by group discussion.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
This can be achieved by facilitating a group discussion where team members articulate their individual goals and how these align with the team's objectives.
—Thomas Lim, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
That group discussion back downstairs has, in fact, been captured by another camera, but this interaction provides a welcome bit of levity amid the gloomy proceedings.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
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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
There’s a range of retreats emerging, and the experience can vary, with a focus on experiential exercise, group discussion or bodywork — or a mix of all three.
—Caren Osten Gerszberg, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Before their arrival, however, Jackie takes a moment to apologize to Toya, sparking a group discussion about the nuances of accountability and the art of a genuine apology.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
Participants will learn about the latest developments in generative AI with short lectures and demonstrations followed by group discussion.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
This can be achieved by facilitating a group discussion where team members articulate their individual goals and how these align with the team's objectives.
—Thomas Lim, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
That group discussion back downstairs has, in fact, been captured by another camera, but this interaction provides a welcome bit of levity amid the gloomy proceedings.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
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“Group discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/group%20discussion. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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