as in consult
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
holding frequent consultations with his lawyer to discuss the case
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Recent Examples of consultation
After 60 days, if consultations have failed to resolve the dispute, the complainant may request adjudication by a panel, according to the WTO.
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Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,christina Wilkie,michael Wayland,april Roach,erin Doherty, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
But, after recent consultations with professors and authors, the team at Knoll learned that Mies did not oppose the use of other textiles in the collection.
—Nick Remsen, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
See Me Optometry’s services include comprehensive eye and contact lens exams, dry-eye treatment, LASIK evaluation, consultation on computer vision syndrome and more.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
In 2024, ticket sales for the band Oasis' reunion tour led to widespread controversy, leaving thousands of fans infuriated and sparking a government consultation in the United Kingdom.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,christina Wilkie,michael Wayland,april Roach,erin Doherty, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
But, after recent consultations with professors and authors, the team at Knoll learned that Mies did not oppose the use of other textiles in the collection.
—Nick Remsen, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
See Me Optometry’s services include comprehensive eye and contact lens exams, dry-eye treatment, LASIK evaluation, consultation on computer vision syndrome and more.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
In 2024, ticket sales for the band Oasis' reunion tour led to widespread controversy, leaving thousands of fans infuriated and sparking a government consultation in the United Kingdom.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultation
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Even during bad economies, when layoffs are rampant and often more justified, the results are similar — and that’s according to Bain & Company, which, ironically, consults for firms that make cuts.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
7 Mar. 2025
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The recent trip for the derm consult proved to be good and my dog is to continue with his ASIT injections.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2024
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In a new Good Hang podcast discussion with Abbott Elementary's Quinta Brunson, Poehler discussed developing Leslie as a character ahead of the show's 2009 pilot episode, right down to the strikingly blonde hair on her head and what that said about the character at the time.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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During the discussions, hitting coaches Troy Snitker and Alex Cintrón encouraged Smith to get more into his legs and start his swing quicker, hoping the 22-year-old phenom could drive the baseball with more authority.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Whether that’s primarily on the players for not handling that like professionals, or on Briere for not recognizing the impact that losing Laughton (and, to a lesser extent, Erik Johnson) would have on the group, is up for debate.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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King Userkaf’s family relationships are a subject of scholarly debate, but he’s generally believed to have been the father of at least one son, Sahure, who later became pharaoh.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Russia and Ukraine haven't held direct talks in years.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Iranian regime is enjoying the air of legitimacy granted to it by the Trump administration’s sudden pivot to direct talks with Tehran over its nuclear program.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
21 Apr. 2025
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An Arkansas House of Representatives committee voted down on Wednesday a bill that would define a public meeting as when more than two members of a state or local governing board meet.—
Josh Snyder,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2025
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What to know Trump put pressure on Republicans to pass the bill during a Tuesday meeting with lawmakers.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Yet both are dominating the conversation among critics and cinephiles and are impacting viewers worldwide.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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No one’s drafting legal paperwork just yet, but all the comment sections, podcast clips, and late-night talks between friends around it suggest the conversation is shifting.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Consultation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultation. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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