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a meeting featuring a group discussion
a panel discussion on capital punishment
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Recent Examples of panel discussions
The panel discussions were hosted in 2024 by the Hawthornden Foundation.
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Merve Emre, The New York Review of Books, 29 Aug. 2025
As the show opens on Wednesday, the Monaco Yacht Summit will present dialogue among experts, engineers, yacht buyers, and representatives with panel discussions focused on industry trends and superyacht evolution.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
This year, the festival-goers will have their pick of over 200 films, networking events, parties, panel discussions, and even a session of retro Saturday morning cartoons.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
Monday’s event at The Center included panel discussions with representatives from local and state groups, focusing on how veterans can file claims to receive benefits from the VA and obtain legal resources — as well as take care of their mental health and find support in their civilian life.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Beyond those events, there are countless photo opportunities, panel discussions, late-night events and costume contests available to conventiongoers (some involve an extra charge).
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
The fest also screened 40 shorts and held eight panel discussions.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
Merve Emre, The New York Review of Books, 29 Aug. 2025
As the show opens on Wednesday, the Monaco Yacht Summit will present dialogue among experts, engineers, yacht buyers, and representatives with panel discussions focused on industry trends and superyacht evolution.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
This year, the festival-goers will have their pick of over 200 films, networking events, parties, panel discussions, and even a session of retro Saturday morning cartoons.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
Monday’s event at The Center included panel discussions with representatives from local and state groups, focusing on how veterans can file claims to receive benefits from the VA and obtain legal resources — as well as take care of their mental health and find support in their civilian life.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Beyond those events, there are countless photo opportunities, panel discussions, late-night events and costume contests available to conventiongoers (some involve an extra charge).
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
The fest also screened 40 shorts and held eight panel discussions.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panel discussions
Noun
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Educators can offer seminars on digital literacy for parents and children, equipping families with tools to navigate online spaces more safely.—
Alvin Thomas,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Interns are paid and work between 10 to 15 weeks with opportunities to attend workshops and seminars that teach topics like email etiquette, how to create elevator pitches and other social skills.—
Peyton Robinson,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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An adequate business connection-building organization customarily structures its groups around confidential discussion boards, consistent conferences or meetings, and like-minded experiences.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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These antitrust lawsuits all center on the idea that NCAA member schools and conferences are, like pro franchises, competing businesses.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The kitchen is covered in irregular-size plexiglass mosaic panels, like the inside of a disco ball, and the powder room is a pink diorama straight out of a Kay Thompson song.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
26 Aug. 2025
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This year’s schedule includes narrative and documentary features, shorts, and international projects from professional filmmakers, in addition to youth showcases and educational panels.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
26 Aug. 2025
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