as in meetings
a gathering of a group of people for a specified purpose
The impending economic crisis prompted widespread calls for a special session of the legislature to enact emergency measures. Court is in session.
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Recent Examples of sessions
However, Barkov began doing individual on-ice drills in January and joined the team for practice sessions in a non-contact jersey in mid-March.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Both tracks — which had been kicking around since the Chinese Democracy sessions and were demoed even earlier — were finally released in December 2025 to coincide with GNR’s 2026 tour announcement.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2026
Preparation, facilitator support and follow-up sessions can help make sense of experiences.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Evan Phillips (Tommy John surgery) and Blake Snell (shoulder soreness) each threw bullpen sessions Friday.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
The arena is connected to the ROTC building and dozens of classrooms, one of which Campbell and the staff often had to use for film sessions.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Its unibody frame is integrated with a Ni-Ti alloy memory wire to ensure a secure, slip-free fit during high-intensity gym sessions or cycling.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
The number of providers increased steadily from 88 in fiscal year 2017 to 373 in fiscal year 2024, and pushing providers to stop prescribing more hours than necessary will free up sessions for additional children, Bimestefer said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Filmart’s Another World case study was one of several panels that focused on Asia’s booming animation industries, also including sessions on exploiting animation IP and co-production of animation projects between Asia and Europe.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2026
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Both tracks — which had been kicking around since the Chinese Democracy sessions and were demoed even earlier — were finally released in December 2025 to coincide with GNR’s 2026 tour announcement.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2026
Preparation, facilitator support and follow-up sessions can help make sense of experiences.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Evan Phillips (Tommy John surgery) and Blake Snell (shoulder soreness) each threw bullpen sessions Friday.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
The arena is connected to the ROTC building and dozens of classrooms, one of which Campbell and the staff often had to use for film sessions.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Its unibody frame is integrated with a Ni-Ti alloy memory wire to ensure a secure, slip-free fit during high-intensity gym sessions or cycling.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
The number of providers increased steadily from 88 in fiscal year 2017 to 373 in fiscal year 2024, and pushing providers to stop prescribing more hours than necessary will free up sessions for additional children, Bimestefer said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Filmart’s Another World case study was one of several panels that focused on Asia’s booming animation industries, also including sessions on exploiting animation IP and co-production of animation projects between Asia and Europe.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sessions
Noun
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The teams split two previous meetings, so the winner Monday wins the tiebreaker if the teams finish tie.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Curtis Reigh, one of nine Republicans running for county commissioner, also cited the lack of public comment at board meetings as a reason for increased interest among candidates, including younger contenders.—
Rhiannon Evans,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The assemblies aren’t the end of the nomination process — indeed, some of the highest-profile names in Democratic politics are foregoing it.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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The company makes sheet metal parts and assemblies for industries including medical, aerospace, defense, communications and technology.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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