quorum
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The president has appointed a quorum of new board members, who are poised to deliver reform and results.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
In a follow-up experiment, they tested their quorum sensing design by programming bacteria to produce a green fluorescent protein, allowing them to confirm that the system activated at the intended moment.
From Science Daily • Feb. 24, 2026
Abbott later changed tact, removing references to the DOJ letter when he called lawmakers back for a second special session, after Democrats returned from their quorum break.
From Salon • Nov. 22, 2025
Mongolia's President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh moved on Monday to block his dismissal, arguing that parliament did not have a quorum when it began its session to vote on Zandanshatar's removal.
From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025
The remainder just sat there, reminding everyone how far short we had fallen of the 10 percent of the membership— about seventy people—required for a quorum.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
![]()
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.