be in session
Example Sentences
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In addition, it’s the last day that Congress is due to be in session on Capitol Hill before a two-week break.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
The House of Commons will not be sitting at the time of Trump's visit as it will be in recess for party conference season - but the House of Lords will be in session.
From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025
Wednesday is the trial’s usual day off during the week and court will not be in session on Friday to allow the former president to attend his son Barron’s high school graduation.
From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024
Perhaps somewhere with an early-bird special on a Wednesday evening, the one weekday when court is not supposed to be in session.
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2024
After that first day, the judge entered first so that court would already be in session when we entered.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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