confer
verb (used without object)
to consult together; compare opinions; carry on a discussion or deliberation.
will be conferring
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future progressiveof confer.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Asked if the administration would go to the Supreme Court, she said: “I can't comment on that. ... He will be conferring with the lawyers and make that decision.”
From Reuters ● Feb. 9, 2017
"We will be conferring with our client regarding what will happen next in this case."
From Reuters ● May 17, 2012
Allied military specialists will be conferring at the same time, but even they probably cannot add much to the detailed information on Anglo-U.S. plans which the Russians already have.
From Time Magazine Archive
“The judge will be conferring throughout the lunch recess,” Ed told Ishmael Chambers.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
"If you can give it to me also, or a portion of it," he had said, "you will be conferring a priceless gift upon me, Miss Honor."
From Rodman the Keeper Southern Sketches by Constance Fenimore Woolson
