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
These consultations will take place in Riyadh on Monday, March 24.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Before that becomes a reality, TFG and Everton will need to settle on it as their preferred outcome for Goodison, engage in a period of consultation with stakeholders including fans, residents and the local authorities, and receive planning permission.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
What's next: Tribal leaders are hoping to get a consultation with the Trump administration to discuss the request within the next six months.
—Nadia Lopez, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
From consultation to aftercare, patient safety and quality results are always the top priority.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Before that becomes a reality, TFG and Everton will need to settle on it as their preferred outcome for Goodison, engage in a period of consultation with stakeholders including fans, residents and the local authorities, and receive planning permission.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
What's next: Tribal leaders are hoping to get a consultation with the Trump administration to discuss the request within the next six months.
—Nadia Lopez, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
From consultation to aftercare, patient safety and quality results are always the top priority.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultation
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That’s what actually brings him here in the first place; in the opening sequence, an ailing Bulgarian woman consults with a psychic who tells her that the only way she can be cured is by having a Black man lay hands on her.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
21 Nov. 2024
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As for me and my harvest, Gogol popped by my two-plant garden for an in-person consult after the Fig Earth workshop.—
Tribune News Service,
The Mercury News,
3 Oct. 2024
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The State Department said there are discussions about sending a more-extensive response to Myanmar with disaster experts monitoring the situation.—
Alexx Altman-Devilbiss,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2025
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During the roundtable discussion, many participants raised concerns about the high cost of doing business in California, saying there are too many fees, taxes and regulations that small business owners face.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
1 Apr. 2025
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Archaeologists and historians have unearthed ancient myths and legends that speak of olive trees as sacred spaces, inspiring countless studies and debates on the true age and significance of Vouves.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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And look for dozens of episodes featuring genre-spanning discussions, debates, and explainers with Rolling Stone’s critics and reporters.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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Trump and Carney agreed that Dominic LeBlanc, Canada’s minister of international trade, and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick will intensify talks to address the coming tariffs in the interim.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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These comments come after the U.S. conducted separate peace talks with Moscow and Kyiv in Saudi Arabia, which led to a partial ceasefire in the Black Sea and an agreement to halt strikes on energy infrastructure.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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After Trump’s outburst, the Republican senator Roger Wicker, of Mississippi, who chairs the Armed Services Committee, deleted a social-media post celebrating his meeting with Zelensky.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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The outcry over Coyote vs. Acme was swift, with sources telling THR multiple filmmakers instructed their reps to cancel meetings at the studio.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2025
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On April 7, the 160 scholars will start the day at Stella 34 Trattoria at Macy’s for breakfast and a panel discussion led by Arnold in conversation with Spring and Nata Dvir, chief merchandising officer of Macy’s and FSF board member.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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The gestural scale of Pronouns both maps and encourages an ASL conversation space.—
Mara Mills,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Consultation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultation. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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