be in session

Example Sentences

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In addition, it’s the last day that Congress is due to be in session on Capitol Hill before a two-week break.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 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

At least for now, the House is scheduled to be in session — present in the Capitol and ready to vote — for only six more days before the end of the month.

From New York Times • May 16, 2023

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