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4 phrases · 5 example sentences each · See how each phrase is used across different real-world contexts.
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lead a meeting
Example Sentences
- ◆Leading a meeting well means making sure everyone is heard and nothing important is missed.General
- ◆You lead the meeting this time — I led the last three.Casual
- ◆The secretary-general led the meeting, which brought together delegates from forty nations.News
- ◆The project manager led the meeting through a structured agenda, keeping discussions focused.Professional
- ◆The shift supervisor led a brief meeting at the start of the day to assign roles and responsibilities.Workplace
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run a meeting
Example Sentences
- ◆Running a good meeting is a skill — it takes practice to keep things on track and on time.General
- ◆She runs the meeting really well — it always starts and ends on time, which I respect.Casual
- ◆The moderator ran the public meeting, allowing each community group five minutes to speak.News
- ◆The department head ran the meeting efficiently, covering all agenda items in under an hour.Professional
- ◆The team leader ran a quick meeting before the shift to address the previous day's issues.Workplace
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hold a discussion
Example Sentences
- ◆Sometimes the most useful thing you can do is hold an open discussion and just listen.General
- ◆Can we hold a proper discussion about this instead of just arguing?Casual
- ◆The panel held a discussion on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in healthcare.News
- ◆The leadership team held a discussion to evaluate the risks before making a final decision.Professional
- ◆The HR manager held a discussion with staff about the proposed changes to the shift pattern.Workplace
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reach an agreement
Example Sentences
- ◆Reaching an agreement takes patience, but it's almost always worth the effort.General
- ◆Just tell me when you two have reached an agreement — I'll be over here waiting.Casual
- ◆After three days of talks, the two sides finally reached an agreement on a ceasefire.News
- ◆The negotiating teams reached an agreement on pricing terms by the end of the second session.Professional
- ◆Management and the union reached an agreement on the new overtime policy after two weeks of talks.Workplace
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wrap up a meeting
- ◆A good chair knows when to wrap up a meeting before energy drops and focus is lost.Professional
- ◆Let's wrap up the meeting with a quick summary of what was agreed and who's doing what.General