special session
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of special session
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
Example Sentences
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Those states will vote on Khan's future during a special session that will be convened "as soon as possible".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The next and likely final state to watch is Florida, where Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to begin a special session on April 28.
From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026
She was applauded for several minutes at the end of her speech, held as part of a special session to commemorate Nazi Germany's murder of six million European Jews during World War II.
From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026
The Texas governor then cited these “constitutional concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice” when he called for the special session of the Legislature to redraw the state map.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025
At noon on Monday, August 9, 1920, the Tennessee legislature opened a special session.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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