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an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
holding frequent consultations with his lawyer to discuss the case
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Recent Examples of consultations
Immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia-area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consultations per day.
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Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Problems with the engines were noticed weeks before, but after days of maintenance work and consultations with the manufacturer, the corrosion was not found and the plane was allowed to keep flying, the NTSB said.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
That care includes pre-visit screening, consultations and regular follow-up visits, according to a news release Tuesday.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Within the program, users will receive screenings, consultations and follow-up visits.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The move follows a study and consultations with industry stakeholders.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The amenities come from bilingual surveys, consultations with Indigenous leaders (who helped inspire the sunroom), and observations of how children interact with libraries and parks, Mayo-Peaseley said, among others.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
There are times when this isn’t the case, however, which is why most firms provide free initial consultations so that people are more willing to get an opinion.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Alejandra Brady is an interior designer and feng shui expert at Casa Shui Life, a boutique firm offering feng shui consultations for homes and personal spaces.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Problems with the engines were noticed weeks before, but after days of maintenance work and consultations with the manufacturer, the corrosion was not found and the plane was allowed to keep flying, the NTSB said.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
That care includes pre-visit screening, consultations and regular follow-up visits, according to a news release Tuesday.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Within the program, users will receive screenings, consultations and follow-up visits.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The move follows a study and consultations with industry stakeholders.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The amenities come from bilingual surveys, consultations with Indigenous leaders (who helped inspire the sunroom), and observations of how children interact with libraries and parks, Mayo-Peaseley said, among others.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
There are times when this isn’t the case, however, which is why most firms provide free initial consultations so that people are more willing to get an opinion.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Alejandra Brady is an interior designer and feng shui expert at Casa Shui Life, a boutique firm offering feng shui consultations for homes and personal spaces.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultations
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Already ongoing for days ahead of the visit, discussions about handling security intensified after a heavily armed man sprinted through security and got yards away from the banquet hall crowded with about 2,000 journalists, federal officials and celebrities before he was tackled to the ground.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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In the streets of Washington, word of the alarming development spread through discussions with rideshare drivers and in the overheard comments of tuxedoed attendees who blurted out comments in smartphone conversations while walking away from the original site of the dinner.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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And immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia, area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consults per day.—
Sarah Raza,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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And immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia, area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consults per day.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Because debates, facts, and accountability cut through the packaging every single time.—
Heather Somers,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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The debates were a nod to the foundation on which Turning Point was built.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2026
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But data-sharing concerns prompted Zimbabwe to abandon talks this year over a similar deal to Ghana’s, and led a Kenyan court to suspend implementation of an agreement between Washington and Nairobi.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The mixed results came on a day of rising oil prices and elevated gas prices, amid reports that Iran war peace talks have reached an impasse.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Over time, collectives have morphed from mass fundraising operations to resemble marketing agencies amid policing by the College Sports Commission, an independent regulatory body established by the power conferences.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Apr. 2026
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More than a few of the teams included in that hypothetical opening round are from conferences whose champions have pulled off NCAA Tournament upsets in recent years.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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By evening, disruptive Uranus enters Gemini, shifting conversations, decisions, and how information moves through your world.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The team wanted to keep Phillips and even engaged in conversations with Trey Hendrickson, showing the desire for a high-level edge rusher to join Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith in the top three.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Geopolitics aside, central bank meetings are a key focus as the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and peers in Japan, the UK and Canada are all scheduled to decide on policy.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Eventually, the meetings adjourned and turned into a social occasion.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The split decision came after tense deliberations, with jurors initially sent back after one member broke ranks during polling, forcing further discussion before a final verdict was reached.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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If the time window passes without a decision, the petition is considered denied, and local prosecutors would then begin their re-filing deliberations.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Consultations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultations. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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