as in meetings
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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Recent Examples of sessions
Those sessions reinforced her love of the sport, and reignited her desire to compete.
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Alice Park, Time, 1 Feb. 2026
Pictures of birthday cakes, hospital visits, church functions, and target practice sessions sit beside snaps of a levitating water can, a flying briefcase, or an entranced friend.
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Malinin spends up to six hours a day on the ice, in morning and afternoon sessions, rehearsing his footwork and doing as many as 50 jumps, six days a week.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
These retreats have been designed around the island’s five unique seasons (springrise being the fifth) and include mindful cold-water immersions in the Baltic, aquatic movement sessions, and, of course, sauna rituals.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
Primary schools and universities were scouted for talent, training sessions with girls from age eight upwards were organised, and parents were persuaded that their daughters should play, despite traditional restrictions in Qatar on girls and women taking part in football.
—Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Black Onyx Management, of Indianapolis, and Positive Image Consulting, of Gary, each received $5,000 to conduct community engagement sessions exploring reuse possibilities for the 1931 Roosevelt High School in Gary.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Guests can also book personal training sessions.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
His days often begin before sunrise and include multiple training sessions, focusing on conditioning, endurance and strength.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Alice Park, Time, 1 Feb. 2026
Pictures of birthday cakes, hospital visits, church functions, and target practice sessions sit beside snaps of a levitating water can, a flying briefcase, or an entranced friend.
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Malinin spends up to six hours a day on the ice, in morning and afternoon sessions, rehearsing his footwork and doing as many as 50 jumps, six days a week.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
These retreats have been designed around the island’s five unique seasons (springrise being the fifth) and include mindful cold-water immersions in the Baltic, aquatic movement sessions, and, of course, sauna rituals.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
Primary schools and universities were scouted for talent, training sessions with girls from age eight upwards were organised, and parents were persuaded that their daughters should play, despite traditional restrictions in Qatar on girls and women taking part in football.
—Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Black Onyx Management, of Indianapolis, and Positive Image Consulting, of Gary, each received $5,000 to conduct community engagement sessions exploring reuse possibilities for the 1931 Roosevelt High School in Gary.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Guests can also book personal training sessions.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
His days often begin before sunrise and include multiple training sessions, focusing on conditioning, endurance and strength.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sessions
Noun
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When the art department’s comps are ready for presentation, jacket meetings are held.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Commissioners are not allowed legally to discuss the project with each other except at public meetings under Florida law.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The decree banned all political activities and public assemblies, with martial law troops moving to seize control of the National Assembly.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Middle and high schools in the district will hold assemblies with the San Diego County Bike Coalition to teach students about e-bike regulations and safety, Harris said.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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