in session

phrase

1
: in the process of meeting formally
Congress is in session right now.
2
US : conducting classes
School will be back in session at the beginning of September.

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In July 2026, Cenat returned from a long hiatus to announce that class is back in session for a second year with a new line up of professors for accepted students to learn from. Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 Many of today's classrooms have moved away from keeping a live pet day-to-day, and there are many good reasons, such as allergy concerns and a lack of care when school's not in session. Sarah Scott, Parents, 30 June 2026 Court was back in session, about 12 hours after it was adjourned due to rain and darkness out in Cromwell. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026 Once transmitted to the White House, the federal housing affordability bill can still become law without the president’s signature after 10 working days, provided Congress remains in session. Mark Dee june 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 June 2026

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“In session.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20session. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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