back to back sessions

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "back to back sessions" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe events or meetings that occur consecutively without any breaks in between. Example: "We have scheduled back to back sessions on Monday to cover all the necessary topics."

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59 human-written examples

They have met four times since Aug. 1, including a six-hour session on Aug. 31, followed by back-to-back sessions (a combined 11 hours) last week.

The New York Times - Sports

Mr. Cheney attended back-to-back sessions with five moderate Republican senators and then with about 35 conservatives on the steering committee.

The New York Times

His delight did not dim when an administrator announced that the next day would include back-to-back sessions on land use.

The New York Times

The Greenwich Symphony has back-to-back sessions scheduled at the High School -- 8 p.m. Saturday and 4 next Sunday afternoon.

The New York Times

"She ran 1 59 in the heats but on semi-final day she felt awful because she hadn't done back-to-back sessions for a long time.

The Guardian - Sport

However, when she arrived at the Team GB pre-Games training camp in Cyprus she pushed herself with renewed intensity in demanding back-to-back sessions.

The Guardian - Sport

In three back-to-back sessions, Mr. Clinton, seated at the dining room table in his cabin, with two negotiators from each side, made headway on security, refugees and borders.

The New York Times

A1 President Clinton met in back-to-back sessions with Prime Minister Ehud Barak of Israel and the Palestinian leader, Yasir Arafat, but the White House said there was little progress on a final settlement.

The New York Times

Mr. Paterson asked a State Supreme Court judge in Albany to order all 62 senators back into session immediately, arguing that the back-to-back sessions that have taken place this week — with only 31 senators in the chamber at a time — are in violation of the State Constitution because no quorum was established.

The New York Times

In back-to-back sessions this evening, President Clinton met with the Israeli prime minister, Ehud Barak, and then the Palestinian leader, Yasir Arafat, to salvage the progress made in peace talks last month, but afterward the White House said there was little movement.

The New York Times

In a stark reminder to Mr. Bush that his time in office is short, Mr. Brown held back-to-back sessions at the British ambassador's residence with Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama, the Democratic contenders, and with Senator John McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee.

The New York Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When scheduling events, use "back to back sessions" to clearly communicate that there will be no breaks between them. This sets clear expectations for attendees.

Common error

Avoid using "back to back sessions" interchangeably with terms like "parallel sessions", which implies events happening simultaneously rather than consecutively. Clarity is key.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "back to back sessions" functions as a descriptive phrase, specifically an adverbial phrase modifying the noun "sessions". Ludwig confirms this usage is correct and understandable.

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "back to back sessions" is a grammatically sound and readily understandable way to describe consecutive sessions or meetings. While not particularly formal, its neutrality makes it suitable for a broad range of contexts. Ludwig confirms that although the phrase is perfectly valid, there are currently no specific examples readily available. Consider "consecutive sessions", "successive sessions", and "sequential sessions" as alternative phrasings to communicate a similar meaning.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

consecutive sessions

Replaces "back to back" with a single adjective conveying sequential order.

successive sessions

Similar to "consecutive sessions", emphasizing the sequence of events.

sequential sessions

Highlights the ordered arrangement of the sessions.

adjoining sessions

Focuses on the sessions being next to each other in time.

immediately following sessions

Adds emphasis to the temporal proximity of the sessions.

one after another sessions

Uses a more descriptive phrase to indicate the continuous nature.

non-stop sessions

Emphasizes the lack of breaks between the sessions.

uninterrupted sessions

Similar to "non-stop", highlighting the continuous flow.

clustered sessions

Suggests that the sessions are grouped closely together.

tightly scheduled sessions

Highlights the scheduling aspect with sessions close in time.

FAQs

How can I use "back to back sessions" in a sentence?

You can use "back to back sessions" to describe events or meetings that are scheduled one immediately after the other. For example, "We have scheduled "back to back sessions" all morning to cover the training material efficiently."

What's another way to say "back to back sessions"?

Alternatives to "back to back sessions" include "consecutive sessions", "successive sessions", or "sequential sessions". The best choice depends on the specific nuance you want to convey.

Is it correct to say "back-to-back sessions"?

Yes, "back-to-back sessions" with hyphens is also correct. Both "back to back sessions" and "back-to-back sessions" are commonly used and understood.

What is the difference between "back to back sessions" and "concurrent sessions"?

"Back to back sessions" refers to sessions that follow one after another in a sequence. "Concurrent sessions", on the other hand, are sessions that take place at the same time, often in different locations.