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conclave

[kon-kleyv, kong-] / ˈkɒn kleɪv, ˈkɒŋ- /


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China's leaders will likely announce policies aimed at boosting domestic consumption at the annual Two Sessions political conclave this week, but they face an uphill battle.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Nevertheless, about once a year I get a call or an email with a request to address a national lymphoma conclave.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

In May he took part in the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

White smoke rose above the Sistine Chapel to announce the election of the 267th head of the Catholic Church after a less-than-24-hour conclave.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

Citra spotted Junior Scythe Goodall—the girl who had been ordained at the last conclave.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman