in session
idiom
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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They are also limited to up to 30 hours a week of work when school is in session, unless their parent or a school superintendent waives that restriction.
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Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
They are also limited to working a maximum of 30 hours per week when school is in session unless a parent or school superintendent grants a waiver.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
The House and Senate will remain in session for three straight weeks until taking the week off on April 14 ahead of the Easter holiday.
—Lauren Green, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Mar. 2025
Brewer’s main gig is still teaching English, a job which pays her about $3,400 a month, even when school is not in session.
—Ryan Ermey,zachary Green, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
They are also limited to working a maximum of 30 hours per week when school is in session unless a parent or school superintendent grants a waiver.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
The House and Senate will remain in session for three straight weeks until taking the week off on April 14 ahead of the Easter holiday.
—Lauren Green, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Mar. 2025
Brewer’s main gig is still teaching English, a job which pays her about $3,400 a month, even when school is not in session.
—Ryan Ermey,zachary Green, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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“In session.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20session. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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