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conclave

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


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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

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

“I’ve never found a child who seemed stagnant, but even if I did, I wouldn’t do it. I’ve been admonished in conclave about it, but they’ve never taken disciplinary action against me.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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