be in session
Example Sentences
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There are a handful of additional days in which just one of the two chambers is scheduled to be in session, though typically not much business takes place during the dog days of summer.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
“He is not scheduling us to be in session anytime in the near future, so me getting sworn in is completely, right now, under his purview.”
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2025
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
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
