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congress

[kong-gris, kuhn-gres, kuhng-] / ˈkɒŋ grɪs, kənˈgrɛs, kəŋ- /


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He faces mounting challenges at home: a sputtering economy, a sweeping purge of the military’s top ranks, and a leadership reshuffle expected at next year’s party congress.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

And while influential figures at last month's World Rowing congress in Amsterdam made occasional references to "safety", the presence of the reptiles was not their chief concern.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

A petition signed by two thousand people sent last month to Palau's congress sought assurances from Washington that the population would be safe should war reach their shores.

From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026

Given that Larson is in his 28th year as a member of congress, it sounds reasonable to suggest that it’s his time to go.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

Death stalked the congress in the form of influenza.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

Over the past quarter-century, under presidents and congresses of both parties, growth has slowed, and its fruits have been shared less widely.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

Then came Resolution 68, passed on 4 May last year at a meeting of the politburo, the highest decision-making body between party congresses.

From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026

It spans congresses and authors of both parties.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2023

Future congresses can also override which committee has control of the documents or halt an expedited timeline for disclosure set by the panel, Stern said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2022

The ANC joined with the other congresses and SACTU, the South African Congress of Trade Unions, to call a three-day strike during the elections in April.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela


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