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
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
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
Kate Walz, a gardening expert with KW Gardens & Flowers, which offers garden consultations, coaching, and design suggestions to help people create their dream gardens.
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Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
The delegation held consultations with Iranian officials, reported the semi-official Tasnim News Agency.
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Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
As a result, what might once have been considered a minor issue may now involve diagnostic imaging, specialist consultations or prescription medications that quickly add up.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
San Priy booked Canyon Ranch’s Longevity8 program in Tucson, Arizona a four-day stay that included diagnostic tests, consultations, hikes, walks and bike rides.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
What a real retreat experience looks like San Priy booked Canyon Ranch’s Longevity8 program in Tucson, Arizona, a four-day retreat that included diagnostic tests, consultations, hikes, walks and bike rides.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Erin Cunningham,
Los Angeles Times,
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
Kate Walz, a gardening expert with KW Gardens & Flowers, which offers garden consultations, coaching, and design suggestions to help people create their dream gardens.
—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
The delegation held consultations with Iranian officials, reported the semi-official Tasnim News Agency.
—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
As a result, what might once have been considered a minor issue may now involve diagnostic imaging, specialist consultations or prescription medications that quickly add up.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
San Priy booked Canyon Ranch’s Longevity8 program in Tucson, Arizona a four-day stay that included diagnostic tests, consultations, hikes, walks and bike rides.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
What a real retreat experience looks like San Priy booked Canyon Ranch’s Longevity8 program in Tucson, Arizona, a four-day retreat that included diagnostic tests, consultations, hikes, walks and bike rides.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultations
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon The discussions at the Swiss resort of Bürgenstock marked the first negotiations since Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding last week to end their conflict and extend a shaky ceasefire for at least 60 days.
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The diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity to describe private discussions, said talks included clarifying what Iran meant by recent statements about the Strait of Hormuz.
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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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One of Wood’s earliest conversations with Reid centered on abandoning the heeled footwear that helped define earlier versions of the character.
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Based on extensive research and conversations with Ms Lee, her family and others in her circle, Roché’s narrative emphasizes how much faith, patience and tireless effort was required of Lee’s generation just to secure the basic dignities of American citizenship.
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Meanwhile, community meetings about data centers are growing contentious, with police arresting a farmer in Oklahoma, three women in Wisconsin and a man in California.
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Islamabad says Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, accompanied Sharif at the meetings.
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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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