as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
the delegation to the international convention was given plenary authority to negotiate a treaty in the nation's best interest
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Recent Examples of plenary
In panels and plenary addresses, speakers encouraged the audience to try out new clinical approaches, and to resist change at their own risk.
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Maggie Doherty, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
What To Know China's top disciplinary agency began a three-day plenary session in Beijing on Monday to outline priorities for this year's anti-corruption campaign.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
But only three of them showed up for the vote Saturday, with the remaining 105 leaving the plenary hall in protest.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The company’s Director of Computational Theory and Design, David Hayes, revealed this achievement at a plenary session of the Q2B conference held at Silicon Valley earlier this week.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2024
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Maggie Doherty, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
What To Know China's top disciplinary agency began a three-day plenary session in Beijing on Monday to outline priorities for this year's anti-corruption campaign.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
But only three of them showed up for the vote Saturday, with the remaining 105 leaving the plenary hall in protest.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The company’s Director of Computational Theory and Design, David Hayes, revealed this achievement at a plenary session of the Q2B conference held at Silicon Valley earlier this week.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plenary
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Around 5,000 buildings were destroyed in St. Louis alone, St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer said in a post on X. Buildings and cars were destroyed, homes are missing entire walls and upper levels of houses and buildings are gone, photos of the disaster show.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Leaning into a freedom or pollinator lawn does not mean digging up one’s entire lawn and reseeding it although that is one option.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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Activities include: Farm Tours: Have fun with the whole family and take a hands-on tour of the Hōkūala farm.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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This year is turning into quite a headache not only for 818 Tequila, but for the whole industry.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
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On the other hand, users earn free passes and engagement reward points, which cover the full subscription fee initially paid by Hibe, in return.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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But the idyll is illusory – Kashmir is one of the world’s most militarized regions and the trigger for multiple wars between India and Pakistan, who both claim the territory in full but control only in part.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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By the time markets closed on Monday, the rebound was complete, with traders actually up from January thanks to the biggest day of gains since tariffs tanked confidence.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
12 May 2025
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Walt Disney World is gearing up for a fantastic summer, complete with a new nighttime parade at Magic Kingdom, two new shows debuting at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and a slew of new activities for guests at select resorts.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
12 May 2025
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The male and female butlers go through a comprehensive 108-point training program.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Biss repeated pillars of the comprehensive plan: to allow for more housing in Evanston, to create more housing in Evanston and to implement sustainable practices in Evanston in alignment with the city’s Healthy Business Ordinance.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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If weight loss is the goal, the total calories consumed may need to be lowered.6 Benefits: The DASH diet has numerous benefits.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
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The competition — which featured 17 total contestants — unfolded this past weekend, with the preliminary round taking place on Saturday, May 10 and the finals on Sunday, May 11.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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These antibacterial wipes are perfect for quick cleanups when sanitizer alone doesn’t cut it.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2025
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This reliable mesh is perfect for families looking to welcome Wi-Fi 7 into their homes.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 May 2025
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“Plenary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plenary. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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