in session
idiom
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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The influential eight-member panel includes the top Democratic and Republican leaders in both chambers of the Kansas Legislature and oversees state business when lawmakers are not in session.
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Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
The city then measures vehicle speeds for a 24-hour period on a weekday when schools are in session.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 21 Dec. 2025
The House's last day in session this year is Friday.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2025
The House is not in session next week, meaning that Johnson was not leaving the door open for a later vote before the boosted ACA premium assistance expires.
—Dan Mangan,garrett Downs, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
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Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
The city then measures vehicle speeds for a 24-hour period on a weekday when schools are in session.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 21 Dec. 2025
The House's last day in session this year is Friday.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2025
The House is not in session next week, meaning that Johnson was not leaving the door open for a later vote before the boosted ACA premium assistance expires.
—Dan Mangan,garrett Downs, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
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“In session.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20session. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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