How to Use consultation in a Sentence

consultation

noun
  • After consultation with the judge, lawyers decided to drop the case.
  • The town decided to close the park without any consultation with town residents.
  • After a series of consultations with doctors, a date for the operation was set.
  • The group had a series of consultations with members of Congress.
  • Many accountants offer a free consultation before charging for their work.
  • Several dictionaries are available for consultation.
  • Consultation of city records confirms that she lived there in the 1950s.
  • Simon took a deep breath and tried to get the consultation on track.
    — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The consultation, which began last year, was the first in five years.
    — Mark Maurer, WSJ, 3 Jan. 2022
  • Or your plan could come with a twice-yearly consultation.
    — Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The bill, too, will require its own process of study and consultation.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
  • No date has been set for follow-up consultations.
    — Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • No date has been set for follow-up consultations.
    — Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026
  • When clients first meet with their lawyers, the discussion is a free consultation.
    — David Lyons, sun-sentinel.com, 18 July 2021
  • Most will offer a gratis consultation session to see if this is likely to be a good match.
    — Next Avenue, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2021
  • Then came the consultation with the doctor.
    — Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
  • The public consultation will last two months.
    — ABC News, 15 June 2026
  • Follow these tips to prepare and get the most out of a debt-relief consultation.
    — Dana Miranda, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
  • At the back, there are two private salons for consultations.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
  • My first consultation was with a doctor whom my source told me had done a facelift on a former first lady.
    — Patricia Tortolani, Allure, 29 Jan. 2026
  • After a consultation, users get a voucher to shop at the closet for free.
    — Alixel Cabrera, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 July 2022
  • Start with this list, then let detailed consultations and your comfort with the team guide the final call.
    — Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
  • If Ashley plays her cards just right, Ava could get her a consultation.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Has there been fan consultation during the design process?
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 12 May 2026
  • During the consultation, Steele agreed to pay extra to have her crow’s feet done, as well.
    — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
  • What happens next is a consultation.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • Duggar's video then cut to her sitting in the salon chair and having a consultation with her stylist.
    — Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Does the program end with an exit consultation?
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
  • Video consultations can be a good way to break the ice — but shouldn’t be considered a long-term solution.
    — Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 7 Aug. 2024
  • After a consultation, the refs threw Crosby in the sin bin for two minutes.
    — Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026

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