as in meeting
a gathering of a group of people for a specified purpose
The impending economic crisis prompted widespread calls for a special session of the legislature to enact emergency measures. Court is in session.
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More than 90 bills have been filed in this week’s special legislative session by Republicans to allow voters in counties and cities across Georgia to raise sales taxes by one penny, with the proceeds used to lower or eliminate property taxes on primary residences.
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David Wickert,
AJC.com,
20 June 2026
The bill was one of the few healthcare reform initiatives the Legislature passed this session.
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Olivia Gieger Vtdigger,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
That is how a quick hotel Wi-Fi session can turn into someone hijacking an account, locking you out, racking up charges or selling your access on the side.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Amendments there require legislative approval during two separate sessions with an intervening election.
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David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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David Wickert,
AJC.com,
20 June 2026
The bill was one of the few healthcare reform initiatives the Legislature passed this session.
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Olivia Gieger Vtdigger,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
That is how a quick hotel Wi-Fi session can turn into someone hijacking an account, locking you out, racking up charges or selling your access on the side.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Amendments there require legislative approval during two separate sessions with an intervening election.
—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for session
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Violence was also discussed during Tuesday's Stockton City Council meeting as council members considered and approved a new mask ordinance.
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Councilwoman Deborah Peoples hosted a Mosier Valley Community meeting at Texas Star Conference Center in Euless on Wednesday evening to provide an update on the progress and plans for Mosier Valley Park, which has faced delays and funding challenges since 2014.
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About a week after Kirk’s killing, Benjamin observed a minute of silence in his honor at the end of an assembly, which was followed by an invitation to gather at a flagpole and pray.
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The assembly plant opened in 1954.
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