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as in assembly
a body of people come together in one place
the conference voted to conclude that day's meeting and to resume discussions the next morning
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as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion
a conference on the need for international cooperation in combating emerging viruses
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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
a parent-teacher conference to discuss a student having trouble in school
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Recent Examples of conference
The club is currently the No. 12 seed in the conference, 2.5 spots behind the 14-13 Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns, the Nos. 10 and 11 seeds.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Many praised the deal during the press conference Monday, noting compromises throughout the long negotiations.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2024
Moore signed the order, which establishes multiple initiatives seeking to make the state more friendly to business development, at a Friday ceremony in downtown Frederick, against the backdrop of an ongoing hotel and conference center project.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Both Solitude and Park City have worked on building out their moutain biking and hiking infrastructure, and many ski resorts also run robust summer programs including concerts, festivals, conferences and other outdoor activities.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Many praised the deal during the press conference Monday, noting compromises throughout the long negotiations.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2024
Moore signed the order, which establishes multiple initiatives seeking to make the state more friendly to business development, at a Friday ceremony in downtown Frederick, against the backdrop of an ongoing hotel and conference center project.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Both Solitude and Park City have worked on building out their moutain biking and hiking infrastructure, and many ski resorts also run robust summer programs including concerts, festivals, conferences and other outdoor activities.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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The organization contracts with corporations to provide packaging and assembly services.Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Volkswagens are seen in the employee parking lot at the Volkswagen automobile assembly plant on March 20, 2024 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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Alongside the new section, the festival will host a symposium looking back at the history of women directors in Japan.Patrick Frater, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
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Fain has added his own twists, planning a once-a-year symposium that incorporates local women’s rights advocates, local therapists and a representative from A Call to Men.Matt Villano, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
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The Annunciation occurs when the angel Gabriel (Philippe Lacoste) flies in on a jet plane, and the young couple’s romance becomes a philosophical discussion about trust, desire, restraint, and faith.Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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Start With The Business Case AI often enters discussions as a solution looking for a problem.Charles Orlando, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Democrats met in a caucus meeting Thursday morning.Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Make your meetings tight and focused instead of sprawling and vague.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Each of them will be on-site, presenting pairings and seminars throughout the extended weekend.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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After the seminar, Mondragon loaded up his white pickup truck with boxes of N95 masks, face shields and goggles to take back to his job site and share with the other workers.Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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This mainly helps those who would otherwise travel long distances for essential consultations.Ethan Stone, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Making a Difference Daniel Alain customers often fly to the brand’s picturesque Newport Beach, CA headquarters for personal consultations before making a purchase.Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The research team stumbled upon the assemblage of 50 cave pearls while conducting investigations in the Joweizeh spring tunnel in the Jerusalem Hills.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The last holder of that title was the fossil assemblage of a Tyrannosaurus rex named Stan.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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The panel ran through their wide range of guesses for Wasp, which included B2K, Bell Biv DeVoe, Blackstreet, Bone Thungs-N-Harmony, Boyz II Men, Earth, Wind & Fire, Jonas Brothers and Tony!Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Netflix’s Kate Townsend led a team of industry professionals in forming the judging panel to select the final teams.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conference. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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