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or less commonly round tables
as in seminars
a meeting featuring a group discussion
an international roundtable of medical experts on the disease
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Recent Examples of roundtables
The effort, Mahon said, has included 58 roundtables and meetings with 3,200 local leaders and nonprofits.
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David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
The program also includes monthly virtual roundtables featuring industry leaders who can give career advice and insight, guidance on how to prepare for meetings with executives, producers, agents, and managers, and a look inside the inner workings of a writers’ room.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
To put that language into practice, the financial services firm runs Ask Us Anything sessions with senior leaders; monthly leadership roundtables; and regular pulse surveys that feed straight into decisions on workplace flexibility, benefits, and career development.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The program also includes seven nights of accommodations in the vibrant Shoreditch neighborhood, daily breakfast, exclusive roundtables, and AmPav alumni membership that includes program discounts and events in New York and Los Angeles after the program ends.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
That was the clear throughline at Global Animation From Spain, one of the first roundtables at the Málaga Festival’s Mafiz New Trends strand, moderated by Carmen Páez, undersecretary at Spain’s Culture Ministry.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
Players change their mind on a dime, making the roundtables both deliciously dramatic and kind of annoying.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The 2026 format entails multiple roundtables, each attended by a roster of industry figures who will engage in conversation with each of the five talents, who will move from table to table throughout the event.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Each day features four roundtables on topics ranging from soccer’s impact on culture and the impacts of a World Cup to soccer’s role in diplomacy.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2026
David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
The program also includes monthly virtual roundtables featuring industry leaders who can give career advice and insight, guidance on how to prepare for meetings with executives, producers, agents, and managers, and a look inside the inner workings of a writers’ room.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
To put that language into practice, the financial services firm runs Ask Us Anything sessions with senior leaders; monthly leadership roundtables; and regular pulse surveys that feed straight into decisions on workplace flexibility, benefits, and career development.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The program also includes seven nights of accommodations in the vibrant Shoreditch neighborhood, daily breakfast, exclusive roundtables, and AmPav alumni membership that includes program discounts and events in New York and Los Angeles after the program ends.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
That was the clear throughline at Global Animation From Spain, one of the first roundtables at the Málaga Festival’s Mafiz New Trends strand, moderated by Carmen Páez, undersecretary at Spain’s Culture Ministry.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
Players change their mind on a dime, making the roundtables both deliciously dramatic and kind of annoying.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The 2026 format entails multiple roundtables, each attended by a roster of industry figures who will engage in conversation with each of the five talents, who will move from table to table throughout the event.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Each day features four roundtables on topics ranging from soccer’s impact on culture and the impacts of a World Cup to soccer’s role in diplomacy.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundtables
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But a combination of catchy memes, holiday excursions, and earnest seminars don’t add up to a broad détente between the US and China.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Seth Borenstein,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Big 12’s future health and stability hinge on its ability to find new partners who believe in the product and want to be affiliated with one of America’s highest-profile college athletic conferences.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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As for holding events at expensive hotels and dining in fine restaurants, Nelson said that the leaders Jones was networking with on the international trips don’t hold their conferences at the Red Roof Inn or have lunches at Wendy’s.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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However, it could be fixed by mandating legislative districts be created by independent, nonpartisan panels in all states.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The facility’s racks, fan guards, floor, wall panels and inside the refrigerator had old food residue accumulation, grime and mold growth.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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The criticism was swift, sparking debates in comments sections and forums online about privilege, accessibility, and animal welfare.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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This can include news and reviews from around the web, as well as discussions from public-facing forums and social media.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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