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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After hatching, the tiny insects live almost their entire lives in the web of a single spider, eating any weakened or recently deceased insects that have been caught by their host – all while adorned in a grisly collection of body parts.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
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In the past half decade, whole strata of this intricate New York support system have been smashed.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2025
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But perhaps the whole sequence of events tapped into some wider questions around Alcaraz’s game.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Cavaliers had their full 15-man standard roster available for Game 1.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Can Trump fire Fed Chair Powell? The Federal Reserve is charged with promoting full employment and stable prices.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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For a complete list of events, visit the movement's website.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Some fans want a complete clearout and a change in owner, despite the unprecedented success and the significant investment.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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All hiring and related data shall be shared with the federal government and subjected to a comprehensive audit by the federal government during the period in which reforms are being implemented, which shall be at least until the end of 2028.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Scientists with the forensic genetic genealogy lab based in Texas were able to build a comprehensive genetic profile using existing data for the then-unknown woman and ultimately found her identity.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Last year, Canada exported $28 billion worth of cars to the U.S. − 94% of its total annual auto exports.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The goal of these exercises is to keep Pakistani armed forces in total preparedness for any potential military incursion from India, the source said.—
Habibullah Khan,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2025
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The stunning city earned a perfect nightlife score with plenty of clubs, cocktail lounges, and rooftop bars.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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From classic denim designs to vibrant colorways and distressed finishes, flared jeans find their perfect ally in platform shoes.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Plenary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plenary. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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