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.
—
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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Qatar also said technical talks between Iran and the United States are continuing, but there are currently no high-level meetings between the two.
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The Iranian regime’s apparent hesitancy to resume in-person talks is a significant step back from the high-level talks that took place in Switzerland earlier this month following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the countries.
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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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Jurors began deliberations Monday afternoon in the murder trial of Dandrae Martin and Mtula Payton, the surviving defendants in Sacramento’s deadliest-ever mass shooting, in Sacramento Superior Court.
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On Thursday The New York Times reported, citing people involved in the deliberations, that OpenAI is leaning toward holding off until next year.
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“Consultations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultations. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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