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as in conferring
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem
will consult with several experts on the disease before deciding which course of treatment to pursue
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as in using
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage
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Recent Examples of consulting
Lee Gimpel, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2021
Harrison will continue in a consulting role as Mraz learns the position.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 16 July 2021
The 49-year-old Lore will continue to serve in a consulting role as a strategic adviser through September.
—Dave Campbell, ajc, 13 May 2021
Lore notified Walmart on Jan. 31 of his intent to leave the company and will continue to serve in a consulting role as a strategic adviser through September.
—Dave Campbell, ajc, 11 Apr. 2021
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Adjective
This conundrum is true of most consulting, of course.
—Lee Gimpel, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2021
Harrison will continue in a consulting role as Mraz learns the position.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 16 July 2021
The 49-year-old Lore will continue to serve in a consulting role as a strategic adviser through September.
—Dave Campbell, ajc, 13 May 2021
Lore notified Walmart on Jan. 31 of his intent to leave the company and will continue to serve in a consulting role as a strategic adviser through September.
—Dave Campbell, ajc, 11 Apr. 2021
See all Example Sentences for consulting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulting
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Ogg, a member of the state’s Dungeness Crab Task Force – an advisory body that assesses management measures – points out the humpback population has been steadily growing for several years, closing in on 5,000 in the eastern Pacific Ocean.Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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One prominent proposal came in the form of the Federal Democratic Charter introduced just one month after the coup by the National Unity Consultative Council, the advisory body of the NUG.Koh Ewe, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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Another possibility is conferring with a human travel agent.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The Supreme Court interpreted these rules as conferring on it the right to judicial review of future legislation, although lawmakers themselves were divided on the matter.Dahlia Scheindlin, Foreign Affairs, 27 Sep. 2024
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Therefore, using multiple algorithms or techniques to cross-validate explanations is a more comprehensive approach to ensure stability in understanding the model’s behavior.Vinay Kumar Sankarapu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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One-fourth of American service members cast absentee ballots that year, with some 100,000 using Official Federal War Ballots that depended entirely on write-in entries.Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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Jerry Bruckheimer will receive the Legend of Entertainment Award at an In Conversation event discussing his career.Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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From gifts for the home to the perfect stocking stuffer for under $100, the Vogue team’s edit of the best Amazon gifts took no shortage of scrolling, testing, and discussing amongst ourselves.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Dell is leading the way by providing a consultative approach to helping organizations bring AI to their data, while putting the right infrastructure in place to support their initiatives.Clint Boulton, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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By early 2025, the regulator will form a consultative panel with the authorized exchanges to foster closer cooperation, Yip said.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Asia, 28 Oct. 2024
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Let’s look at the other two trades before talking waiver wire moves.Todd Boss, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The police video shows the officers milling about and talking as Nichols struggles with his injuries.Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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The plunges into a realm where feelings are intense, utilizing music as the supreme medium to convey the sorrow and longing that accompany heartbreak.Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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Space Technology The space technology industry lags in AI adoption, particularly in utilizing satellite imagery.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Consulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulting. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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