closed session
noun
: a meeting or a portion of a meeting closed to all but members
The board will meet in closed session to discuss the issue.
Examples of closed session in a Sentence
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Collin Sullivan, the board's chair, announced that action was taken during closed session that same night.
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Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
But later that year, applause turned into discontent voiced in several closed session meetings.
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Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
Councilmember Norma Martinez-Rubin was absent from the meeting, but Councilmember Maureen Toms noted the council had voted unanimously in a recent closed session to move forward with the selection.
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Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
During the June meeting Wednesday, board members met in closed session for over an hour.
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Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
The Foundation originally brought forward their proposal to fully fund the construction, operations and maintenance of the ice sports facility during a closed session meeting in 2024, according to Deputy City Manager Joanna Axelrod.
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Frankie Rowley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
Finalists were expected to be interviewed by Whitemyer and the City Council in a closed session, Whitemyer said.
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Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
But later that year, applause turned into discontent voiced in several closed session meetings.
—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
Councilmember Norma Martinez-Rubin was absent from the meeting, but Councilmember Maureen Toms noted the council had voted unanimously in a recent closed session to move forward with the selection.
—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
During the June meeting Wednesday, board members met in closed session for over an hour.
—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
The Foundation originally brought forward their proposal to fully fund the construction, operations and maintenance of the ice sports facility during a closed session meeting in 2024, according to Deputy City Manager Joanna Axelrod.
—
Frankie Rowley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
Finalists were expected to be interviewed by Whitemyer and the City Council in a closed session, Whitemyer said.
—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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“Closed session.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closed%20session. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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