consistories

noun

Definition of consistoriesnext
plural of consistory
as in synods

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  1. congregations
  2. assemblies
  3. deliberations
  4. conventions
Noun
  • At that time, the Hispanic and Karen congregations worshipped in different spaces in the church building and rarely interacted with the main First Baptist members.
    Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Since Faith in Florida developed its own Black history toolkit last year, more than 400 congregations have pledged to teach the lessons, the advocacy group says.
    Kate Payne, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of congregations
Noun
  • Boeing has stated China has a component role on every current Boeing commercial airplane model — the 737, 747, 767, 777 and 787 Dreamliner; and that more than 10,000 Boeing airplanes currently fly throughout the world with parts and assemblies built in China.
    Shimite Obialo, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • But the guidelines also warn against assemblies.
    Max Kutner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of assemblies
Noun
  • The mindset driving their deliberations is a focus on results and speed.
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But defending Stephanopoulos’ statements may have been more fraught, according to people familiar with Disney’s internal deliberations.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of deliberations
Noun
  • This culture of experimentation not only fosters originality but also empowers teams to challenge conventions and explore new solutions with confidence.
    Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Liberal leaders are elected by special conventions of party members, which take months to arrange.
    Fox News, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of conventions
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