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colloquy

[kol-uh-kwee] / ˈkɒl ə kwi /


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Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Elena Kagan seemed the most willing to read that colloquy in Pitchford’s favor.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

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

Now then, their colloquy at an end, they went their ways—Athena toward illustrious Lakedaimon far over sea, to join Odysseus’ son.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer




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