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talkathon

noun

Definition of talkathon

as in symposium

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Recent Examples of talkathon Even with Ralph Fiennes, one of our finest stage actors, portraying Moses, the play often comes across as an information-shoveling talkathon. — Charles Isherwood, WSJ, 27 Oct. 2022 At this point any real progress on immigration (other than the aforementioned mini-deal) is a long shot, so the talkathon in the Senate, however interesting and healthy, may represent little more than wind in the sails of a ship going nowhere. — Ed Kilgore, Daily Intelligencer, 13 Feb. 2018 Wearing four-inch heels and forgoing any breaks, Pelosi spent much of the rare talkathon reading personal letters from the young immigrants whose temporary protection from deportation is set to expire next month. — Steve Peoples and Alan Fram, Houston Chronicle, 7 Feb. 2018

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Participants at the symposium also explored athletics, adult learners, career readiness, federal policy, international partnerships, alumni engagement, and philanthropy across the African continent.

— Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Picard had organized a daylong symposium to give fellow mitochondria enthusiasts a chance to discuss the latest findings in their rapidly growing field, from immune cell bioenergetics to time perception.

— Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026

Definition of symposium

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Be present at roundtables, industry events and peer gatherings, but do not stop there.

— C200, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
These plans have been hatched prior to the final one taking place in less than a month’s time and are understood to have been discussed at a recent roundtable with figures from the local sector.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 July 2026

Definition of roundtable

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After a discussion, the umpires announced that Schultz would have to exit because of the second mound visit of the inning.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
The data is now online Suarez placed an item on the July 22 commission agenda calling for discussion of overtime practices in the police and fire departments.

— Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of discussion

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And Lakeland City Commissioners pass a one-year moratorium on data center construction as the debate over AI facilities plays out in election campaigns around the state.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
The debate is further complicated because the state owns the bridge, while the only railroad using it — Providence and Worcester — is a private business serving another private business, RED Technologies, a division of multinational ReWorld.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of debate

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Watching together can create opportunities for conversation, questions and connection long after the screen is turned off.

— Tara Duncan, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Later, the Aries Moon enters your 7th House of Partnership, making direct conversation harder to avoid and more useful than usual.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026

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