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panel discussion

American  

noun

  1. a formal discussion before an audience for which the topic, speakers, etc., have been selected in advance.


Etymology

Origin of panel discussion

First recorded in 1935–40

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Council for International Business, said during a recent panel discussion.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

Despite this criticism, Kashkari seemed comfortable sharing his views on inflation during a panel discussion at the Aspen Ideas Festival.

From MarketWatch Jun. 26, 2026

CalMatters recently hosted a panel discussion on what’s next for criminal justice in California that included Los Angeles County Dist.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 8, 2026

Taking part in a panel discussion about male suicide with host Greg James, he said that would help open discussions "become second nature to us all" and reflected on his own strategies for processing emotions.

From BBC Feb. 18, 2026

The event started on Friday, May 11, with a panel discussion with the Mercury 13 women.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson

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