in chambers

Example Sentences

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You want to make sure that you check the attorney either quietly at a sidebar conversation where the jury can’t hear, or in chambers.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2024

Judging from the mood in chambers on Tuesday, the audience clearly agreed.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 4, 2024

He said once they were discussing a case in chambers and he kept going back and forth on the right outcome.

From Washington Times • Dec. 19, 2023

Counsel, we’ll take 10 minutes for a bio break, then meet in chambers to finalize and resolve any objections.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2023

Come up and stay with me in chambers, while we talk the matter over, and conspire as to whether we shall set the Thames on fire at high or low water, above bridge or below.

From Thereby Hangs a Tale Volume One by Fenn, George Manville