as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
holding frequent consultations with his lawyer to discuss the case
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Recent Examples of consultation
The challengers, though, argued that the email exchange was not adequate consultation, violating the TPS statute's requirement for discussion between the DHS and State Department on the conditions in countries whose nationals are shielded from deportation.
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Castle Rock’s internal guidance pushes the story toward testing, consultations, and monitoring while pulling it away from hard claims about outcomes.
—Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
If the government loses, Homeland Security officials would have to reevaluate the TPS decisions in consultation with the State Department and make a decision based entirely on the country conditions themselves.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
President Dwight Eisenhower was completely opposed as well as offended by the lack of consultation.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Castle Rock’s internal guidance pushes the story toward testing, consultations, and monitoring while pulling it away from hard claims about outcomes.
—Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
If the government loses, Homeland Security officials would have to reevaluate the TPS decisions in consultation with the State Department and make a decision based entirely on the country conditions themselves.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
President Dwight Eisenhower was completely opposed as well as offended by the lack of consultation.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultation
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Yet the time when the ocean was treated as an afterthought in climate discussions is ending.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Spirit's cash reserves had dwindled in recent days as talks with the government broke down, according to multiple sources familiar with the discussions.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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Clarity provides a digital workspace where students draft assignments and, when enabled by their teacher, consult approved AI tools for feedback along the way.—
TIME Contributors,
Time,
29 Apr. 2026
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The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Gary Skuse,
The Conversation,
28 Apr. 2026
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The early read was that Alphabet , Microsoft , Meta Platforms , and Amazon all passed with flying colors, but beneath the strong headline numbers, a more nuanced debate is taking shape.—
Paulina Likos,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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There have been debates about the entertainment value of the Premier League all season, but the top-flight of English football remains the least predictable of Europe’s top leagues.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Starmer’s Labour colleague David Lammy, who arranged the talks, thought that Obama could offer useful advice to Starmer, the son of a working-class toolmaker.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Alternativa is addressing the issue by creating a distribution arm that has already been in talks with platforms, TV channels, in-flight systems and other ancillary distribution modes.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
3 May 2026
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted the meeting, which was also attended by Vice President JD Vance and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Since 2022, the Irish have stationed a permanent police liaison officer in the Emirates, and have regularly flown senior police officers and political figures to the Emirates for meetings.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Keep the conversation moving, and let flexibility strengthen your position and perspective while maintaining your sense of balance and fairness.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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As the intuitive Scorpio Moon harmonizes with expansive Jupiter this morning, kindness and perspective flow naturally, helping conversations feel more open and supportive.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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The second floor will include offices for village, police, and community development administrators, as well as staff break rooms and conference spaces.—
Elizabeth Owens-Schiele,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Your fellow guests are likely to be a mix of local staycationing families on weekends and holidays, and those traveling on business or attending events during the week in the hotel’s conference facilities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Consultation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultation. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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