congress
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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
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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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