in session
phrase
1
: in the process of meeting formally
Congress is in session right now.
2
US
: conducting classes
School will be back in session at the beginning of September.
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Many of today's classrooms have moved away from keeping a live pet day-to-day, and there are many good reasons, such as allergy concerns and a lack of care when school's not in session.
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Sarah Scott,
Parents,
30 June 2026
Court was back in session, about 12 hours after it was adjourned due to rain and darkness out in Cromwell.
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Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Once transmitted to the White House, the federal housing affordability bill can still become law without the president’s signature after 10 working days, provided Congress remains in session.
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Mark Dee
june 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
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Sarah Scott,
Parents,
30 June 2026
Court was back in session, about 12 hours after it was adjourned due to rain and darkness out in Cromwell.
—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Once transmitted to the White House, the federal housing affordability bill can still become law without the president’s signature after 10 working days, provided Congress remains in session.
—
Mark Dee
june 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for in session
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“In session.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20session. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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