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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Recent Examples of session
Both iLottery and iGaming, as lawmakers are colloquially calling them, were pitched as part of one bill that failed to advance past the committee state last session.
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Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
The session is geared toward those who provide unpaid, in-home and community- based services to seniors and adults with Alzheimer’s or related disorders and for adults 55 and older who are the primary caregivers for children who live with them, according to a news release.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
During a hypnotherapy session, a mental health provider makes suggestions that help the brain better regulate digestion.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
The Edmond City Council got an update on them as well as longer-term projects at a recent strategic planning session.
—Richard Mize, Oklahoman, 6 Jan. 2026
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This season is all about polish meeting performance, with sculptural silhouettes, cozy textures, and sneakers made for all-day, everyday wear.—
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The last meeting happened in the NFC championship game in the 2022 season, where the Eagles defeated the Niners 31-7 before falling to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII.—
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Plus, there’s no need to call a handyman to set up your new furniture, as assembly is as simple as snapping the metal base onto the seat.—
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Sucre was once home to several fish processing plants, an auto assembly plant and a large public university, all of which offered well-paying jobs.—
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“Session.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/session. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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