as in seminars
a meeting featuring a group discussion
a panel discussion on capital punishment
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Recent Examples of panel discussions
Beyond the marketplace, the Black in Business Expo will host workshops and panel discussions focused on improving economic development in underserved areas.
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Chase Jordan
april 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
In addition to the dozens of remarkable films, BIFF will host special events throughout the weekend including the Juried Prize Award for narrative and documentary filmmaking, free family film screenings, and panel discussions.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
In between, there will be shorts programs, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Saturday April 18 Climate Week The annual event features includes panel discussions, workshops, tours and other events at a wide variety of venues from the California Academy of Sciences to Stanford University and Yerba Buena Gardens.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
This program is composed of films on timely matters — issues such as censorship, food shortage, religious freedom — that will be followed by panel discussions featuring filmmakers, community leaders and audience members.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
There will be two panel discussions featuring authors, podcasters and scholars.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Three panel discussions round out the programming.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
The festival also offers graffiti art, dance battles, film screenings, panel discussions, workshops and vendors.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Chase Jordan
april 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
In addition to the dozens of remarkable films, BIFF will host special events throughout the weekend including the Juried Prize Award for narrative and documentary filmmaking, free family film screenings, and panel discussions.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
In between, there will be shorts programs, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Saturday April 18 Climate Week The annual event features includes panel discussions, workshops, tours and other events at a wide variety of venues from the California Academy of Sciences to Stanford University and Yerba Buena Gardens.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
This program is composed of films on timely matters — issues such as censorship, food shortage, religious freedom — that will be followed by panel discussions featuring filmmakers, community leaders and audience members.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
There will be two panel discussions featuring authors, podcasters and scholars.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Three panel discussions round out the programming.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
The festival also offers graffiti art, dance battles, film screenings, panel discussions, workshops and vendors.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panel discussions
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With a heavy emphasis on what works psychologically, seminars, books and college classes are trying to change how people approach climate change, by talking more about community and happiness than sacrifice.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The biannual gathering celebrates the work of the renowned philanthropic initiative, led by the Olga Rabinovich Institute and supporting the Brazilian film sector through talent development, bursary programs, seminars and mentorship.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Once the asbestos is removed from the panels, they will be crushed and trucked from the property, Benjamin said.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Designed for high-traffic service roles, the modular robot features reconfigurable faces and body panels for rapid character swaps.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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Saudi Arabia doesn’t depend as much on foreign tourists, but internal travel is driven by events, and as conferences, concerts, and major sporting fixtures like Formula 1 have been postponed, bookings have dried up.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Expanding the playoff to 16 teams, for example, would allow for more playoff spots and take some of the disadvantages of tough schedules away from those conferences.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Mary Mangan, of Somerville, Massachusetts, filed her application in January using advice from online forums.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Similar claims have since circulated across Reddit, Instagram, YouTube, FlyerTalk, and credit-card forums, where users say fares appear to rise when Amex cards, Uber Cash credits, Uber One memberships, gift-card balances, or business profiles are attached to their accounts.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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