as in discussions
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 consultations
Start by requesting a full estimate of the procedure, including consultations, lab work, and follow-up appointments.
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William Jones,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Although these other agencies are not specified, these consultations could involve the Department of State, the National Security Council and the Department of Justice.
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Gisela Salomon,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Services will range from individual wellness and sick-patient examinations to routine herd healthcare, breeding soundness exams, pregnancy examinations, on-farm consultations, lameness evaluations and certificates of veterinary inspection, A-State said.
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arkansasonline.com,
21 June 2026
On Friday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said consultations through mediators were ongoing regarding the next phase of negotiations to draft a final agreement.
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Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
On Friday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said consultations through mediators were ongoing regarding the next phase of negotiations to draft a final agreement.
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Erin Cunningham,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Owner Craig also hosts private perfume consultations (and custom scent sessions) at this bespoke perfumery by appointment.
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Riley Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Contracting with a reputable Medicare brokerage to offer one-on-one consultations to your retiring employees costs your company nothing and delivers significant value.
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Sylvia Gordon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Providers have responded by offering more detailed consultations, treatment breakdowns, and warranty information.
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Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
William Jones,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Although these other agencies are not specified, these consultations could involve the Department of State, the National Security Council and the Department of Justice.
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Gisela Salomon,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Services will range from individual wellness and sick-patient examinations to routine herd healthcare, breeding soundness exams, pregnancy examinations, on-farm consultations, lameness evaluations and certificates of veterinary inspection, A-State said.
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arkansasonline.com,
21 June 2026
On Friday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said consultations through mediators were ongoing regarding the next phase of negotiations to draft a final agreement.
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Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
On Friday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said consultations through mediators were ongoing regarding the next phase of negotiations to draft a final agreement.
—
Erin Cunningham,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Owner Craig also hosts private perfume consultations (and custom scent sessions) at this bespoke perfumery by appointment.
—
Riley Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Contracting with a reputable Medicare brokerage to offer one-on-one consultations to your retiring employees costs your company nothing and delivers significant value.
—
Sylvia Gordon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Providers have responded by offering more detailed consultations, treatment breakdowns, and warranty information.
—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultations
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The United States and Iran have agreed to meet in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday for further discussions, according to another US official.
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While not quite so grandiose, Valdez says discussions are ongoing regarding the bird’s future.
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Talcove consults with the government on tracking illicit funds.
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But since this efficiency exercise was first announced, the amount the state expects to save from the consults’ recommendations has been dramatically reduced.
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The measure received bipartisan support from legislators and was approved with little discussion Thursday, unlike the housing bond and ‘rainy day fund’ debates.
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But the conversations and debates happening — whether within families, in clinics, or on public platforms — should be based on facts, not judgment.
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The analysts said recent talks between Japan and the Philippines over overlapping claims in their exclusive economic zones east of Taiwan may have been the impetus for the MSA mission east of Tawain.
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Any renewal of heavy fighting could threaten the broader diplomatic talks, since Iran has demanded that a full truce in Lebanon be part of any comprehensive deal.
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There had always been a party element to the Red44 conferences, but now, in Chicago, the group was finally reaching a breaking point, partly owing to explosive growth on Burdette’s side of the business.
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The Big 12 owned the 2026 NBA draft like few conferences in recent years.
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September 23 – October 22 The afternoon favors thoughtful, fair conversations.
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Those conversations taught him to look at himself as someone who could solve problems.
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At meetings, in the Oval Office, at Mar-a-Lago.
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Seiya Suzuki and Michael Conforto also homered for the Cubs, who moved 6 1/2 games behind the NL Central-leading Brewers, who had won the first four meetings between the teams this season.
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Raymond Meza, who chaired the Charter Reform Commission, acknowledged that pay, staffing and the cost of each council office didn’t come up during his panel’s deliberations.
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All documents, including drafts and internal deliberations, concerning MLB’s decision to issue and publicly announce the June 2026 warnings, and any analysis of whether doing so adhered to the Code or with MLB’s treatment of comparable non-religious expression.
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“Consultations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultations. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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