in session

phrase

1
: in the process of meeting formally
Congress is in session right now.
2
US : conducting classes
School will be back in session at the beginning of September.

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Further north and south in the Central Valley, highs in the 90s will still be a welcome change for everyone looking to get out this weekend before school is back in session. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Classes are back in session at Palatine Township High School District 211, and the new year is beginning with controversy. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 On Saturday, in her first gaggle with reporters, Graham addressed some of voters' concerns, reiterating her commitment to do Senate work when the chamber is in session. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 The Senate is back in session today after senators made progress on a voting deal to go on August recess — but didn’t fully clinch it. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in session

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“In session.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20session. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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