as in meeting
a gathering of a group of people for a specified purpose
The impending economic crisis prompted widespread calls for a special session of the legislature to enact emergency measures. Court is in session.
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The first event last month, led by DSM Crochet Club, was so popular that a second session had to be added afterward on the fly.
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Linh Ta, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
The upgrade follows Unity shares soaring 30.4% during Thursday’s session on the heels of its fourth-quarter results topping Wall Street estimates.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
The Landing Lake Tahoe Resort and Spa soothes guests with rejuvenating treatments, including anti-aging facials, healing sessions, and romantic couples’ massages.
—Visit Lake Tahoe, AFAR Media, 21 Feb. 2025
This was at a writing session at Electric Lady in New York, with Jack Antonoff.
—Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
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Linh Ta, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
The upgrade follows Unity shares soaring 30.4% during Thursday’s session on the heels of its fourth-quarter results topping Wall Street estimates.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
The Landing Lake Tahoe Resort and Spa soothes guests with rejuvenating treatments, including anti-aging facials, healing sessions, and romantic couples’ massages.
—Visit Lake Tahoe, AFAR Media, 21 Feb. 2025
This was at a writing session at Electric Lady in New York, with Jack Antonoff.
—Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Session.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/session. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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