joint session
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of joint session
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Truman offered to address a joint session of Congress to receive a formal resolution of support.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
“Prices are plummeting downward,” the president told the American public and a joint session of Congress during his marathon State of the Union address.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 3, 2026
Some 20 players from the men's team were feted in the Oval Office at the White House and again at Trump's speech before a joint session of Congress.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
The remark drew thunderous applause before the joint session of the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026
This was on my mind during the evening of February 24, when Barack addressed a joint session of Congress.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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