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conclave

[kon-kleyv, kong-] / ˈkΙ’n kleΙͺv, ˈkΙ’Ε‹- /


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The conclave was part of a bigger Vatican event that concluded with a free concert in St. Peter’s Square and a light-show of more than 3,000 drones in the night sky.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

This time-consuming process requires Xi to convene a party conclave.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 8, 2026

Beijing has escalated a sweeping purge of military officials in the days before thousands of delegates from across the country meet for the annual Two Sessions political conclave that starts on Wednesday.

From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026

Sitting in the press seats above the House of Commons chamber, I witnessed an intense conclave as a compromise was thrashed out in real time while the debate among MPs was going on.

From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2026

Citra wasn’t sure what possessed her to bring up the question she had been asked at conclave.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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