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colloquies

noun

plural of colloquy

as in seminars

a meeting featuring a group discussion attended a colloquy on economic globalization

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as in discussions

an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue the subject of the spirited colloquy was the disputed authorship of the plays attributed to Shakespeare

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as in conversations

talking or a talk between two or more people a casual colloquy between two old colleagues in the faculty lounge

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One-on-one meetings and industry seminars conclude on July 25.

— Jennie Punter, Variety, 24 July 2026
There are more than 50 events during the weekend, including caviar and seafood pairings, Champagne tastings, and wine seminars.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

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After all those conversations, one thing that has become clear is that families don’t expect Washington to fix everything.

— Kent Strang, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026
Saturn stations retrograde in your 3rd House of Communication, asking you to review writing, conversations, planning, and the mental habits shaping your day.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of conversations

Noun

The Lacobs are just guys who like hearing themselves speak at conferences.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
These residences also appeal to digital nomads, travelers attending global events and conferences, those who prefer to live like locals, and anyone considering future relocation.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of conferences

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But the party’s past debates over crime and safety threaten to undermine that pitch.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
That finding arrives in the middle of one of the most fractured debates in economics right now — one where even the people building the AI systems can’t agree on what their own data shows.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Definition of debates

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Comic-Con kicked off in San Diego on Thursday, and in a sign Hollywood may be moving beyond Peak IP, some of this year’s buzziest panels aren’t for superheroes or cute droids, but for visionary creators.

— Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 24 July 2026
The initiative also features intimate panels and fireside chats centered on ownership, authorship and navigating the evolving entertainment landscape.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 July 2026

Definition of panels

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After private consultations but no public discussion, the 193-member General Assembly scheduled a vote on his reappointment for Friday afternoon.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Long consultations can signal attentive care in one setting and inefficiency in another.

— Deidre Popovich, The Conversation, 22 July 2026

Definition of consultations

Noun

The Rockies have yet to broach extension talks with Goodman, according to a source with knowledge of the matter, who requested anonymity in order to speak candidly.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
After nearly a month of silence, the government made its first apparent move to engage with the protesters Monday, when a senior minister held talks with movement representatives.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026

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