colloquy

Example Sentences

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During a colloquy with Grossman, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson displayed her superior grasp on a 1796 precedent narrowing the definition of unconstitutional “direct” taxes.

From Slate • Dec. 5, 2023

Some of his dialogue scenes — including a riveting colloquy between the questing Marianne and the questioning bishop — have the shape, rhythm and sorrowful wit of a Sondheim song.

From New York Times • Oct. 22, 2023

The opening exchange is treated as cross-examination masquerading as comradely colloquy.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2023

“That’s the remedy you have,” Justice Rolando T. Acosta said in a colloquy with Futerfas.

From Washington Post • May 11, 2022

Plainly skeptical but unwilling to engage in a colloquy with a wheedling Teller, Fermi pleaded that he was too tired from the flight to give him a hearing, much less a commitment.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik