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congress

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


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With only four senators and one representative in congress, de la Espriella faces challenges in getting the political backing for his overhaul, said Sergio Guzmán, director of the Colombia Risk consulting firm.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

Applauded by entrepreneurs, friendly foreign dignitaries and officials, inside the congress hall the Russian president could style himself as a super strong leader.

From BBC Jun. 7, 2026

The congress, which runs until Wednesday, is organised in partnership with CMA Media, the media arm of shipping giant CMA CGM.

From Barron's Jun. 1, 2026

All abstracts were reviewed by the congress selection committee.

From Science Daily Apr. 13, 2026

But I had no opportunity to be depressed by Delbruck’s characteristic bluntness, for the poliomyelitis congress was an unparalleled success.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

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

The Vazquezes introduced the “on-1” step and innovated a flashier, dramatic style of salsa in L.A. that brought crowds to competitions and congresses through the 2000s.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 3, 2025

It spans congresses and authors of both parties.

From Salon Sep. 23, 2023

The heads of the Mercosur decided to accept Bolivia as a full member in 2015, but its entrance needs to be authorized by congresses of the full members.

From Reuters Jul. 4, 2023

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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