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Recent Examples of hearings
Others, including a gang sergeant, face pending disciplinary hearings.
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Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Oversight hearings turned into theater.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The process typically entails violation notices citing specific governing provisions, and hearings to discuss and decide upon an ultimate resolution.
—Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
The first of two days of hearings with retail trade associations and supply chain stakeholders took place on Tuesday in Washington as a part of the office of the United States Trade Representative’s Section 301 investigations into excess industrial capacity across 16 foreign economies.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Two more in-person public witness hearings are scheduled May 6 in Winston-Salem and May 12 in Durham, followed by an expert witness hearing in Raleigh.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Don’t be surprised if additional hearings are scheduled throughout the week.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 6 May 2026
Democrats and civil rights activists denounced the efforts during Wednesday’s committee hearings.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Public bellyaching sessions — sorry, hearings — have already begun, and the next ones will be held on May 2, 4, and 28.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Oversight hearings turned into theater.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The process typically entails violation notices citing specific governing provisions, and hearings to discuss and decide upon an ultimate resolution.
—Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
The first of two days of hearings with retail trade associations and supply chain stakeholders took place on Tuesday in Washington as a part of the office of the United States Trade Representative’s Section 301 investigations into excess industrial capacity across 16 foreign economies.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Two more in-person public witness hearings are scheduled May 6 in Winston-Salem and May 12 in Durham, followed by an expert witness hearing in Raleigh.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Don’t be surprised if additional hearings are scheduled throughout the week.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 6 May 2026
Democrats and civil rights activists denounced the efforts during Wednesday’s committee hearings.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Public bellyaching sessions — sorry, hearings — have already begun, and the next ones will be held on May 2, 4, and 28.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearings
Noun
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The structure brings visitors below ground, from lightness to darkness, with sounds slowly dissipating.—
Solvej Schou,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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In lieu of keyboards clicking, the sounds of chattering and forks scraping plates fill the space.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
Noun
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After scoring 25 goals as a freshman in 2023 for Mother McAuley, Calli Edwards set her sights on getting to 100 in her career.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Documents show SpaceX is looking to limit investors’ ability to challenge company management, as the rocket maker sets its sights on massive projects.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
Noun
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But tankers move through much smaller channels about two miles wide, distances that make boarding operations more difficult and dangerous, Parker said.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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As a premier strategic weapon, the Trident II D5 delivers nuclear warheads with extreme precision over intercontinental distances exceeding 7,000 km.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
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“Hearings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearings. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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