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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Throw your Dirt Grip Pads into the washing machine between mop sessions and reuse them as needed.
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Maria Conti, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
Knowing Your Rights Is Not A Crime Since the Trump administration has continued to target immigrant communities, many federal officials have spoken out against Know Your Rights informative sessions and training.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2025
The bill is part of the governor's immigration agenda that the Tennessee legislature will consider during a special session this week.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
The best result at this point is a veto, a failure to override, and then dealing with all of this in the regular session in March.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2025
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Maria Conti, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
Knowing Your Rights Is Not A Crime Since the Trump administration has continued to target immigrant communities, many federal officials have spoken out against Know Your Rights informative sessions and training.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2025
The bill is part of the governor's immigration agenda that the Tennessee legislature will consider during a special session this week.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
The best result at this point is a veto, a failure to override, and then dealing with all of this in the regular session in March.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Session.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/session. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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