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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While summer is a busy time, the park has moderate crowds during the late summer and early fall once schools are in session.
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Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
Any time when North American schools are widely in session are also good times to find lower fares.
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Dec. 2024
Scalise’s schedule shows the House will be in session on Sept. 29 and 30 ahead of a recess for those who observe the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
While prospective applicants claiming economic injury from the bridge collapse can apply for a loan or a reconsideration of their application through Dec. 30, the SBA experienced financial strain following Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene that may not resolve until Congress is back in session.
—Emily Condon, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
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Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
Any time when North American schools are widely in session are also good times to find lower fares.
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Dec. 2024
Scalise’s schedule shows the House will be in session on Sept. 29 and 30 ahead of a recess for those who observe the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
While prospective applicants claiming economic injury from the bridge collapse can apply for a loan or a reconsideration of their application through Dec. 30, the SBA experienced financial strain following Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene that may not resolve until Congress is back in session.
—Emily Condon, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
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“In session.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20session. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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