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convene

[kuhn-veen] / kənˈvin /


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"That should not be how it is. We should be able to convene everyone and direct them to do something about it."

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

UN chief Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday he would convene new talks on ending the half-century-old Cyprus conflict, inviting leaders on the divided island and its three guarantor powers.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

Then, 601 total delegates—including 101 from the state party’s governing body—will convene on July 25 to vote on a nominee.

From Slate Jul. 16, 2026

A serious effort would convene the relevant experts to map the scenarios and build response infrastructure before the capability hits.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

The next morning, Percy, Hazel, and Frank ate breakfast early, then headed into the city before the senate was due to convene.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

He said he’d be very surprised if all the election results weren’t certified by Jan. 3, when the new Congress convenes, given the legal remedies available to prevent stalling and undue delay.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 26, 2026

Similar summits took place last season as the club's hierarchy once again convenes for department meetings and discussions about future plans, including long-term infrastructure projects.

From BBC Apr. 24, 2026

On Thursdays, he convenes an interagency discussion of the latest threats.

From Salon Apr. 22, 2026

Don Guinnip convenes his siblings at the farm in mid-October.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 15, 2026

Jackson is outraged, orders a court-martial which never convenes.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara

But it wasn’t until it convened an expert advisory committee in 2024 that it entered development.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

Immigration attorneys and other advocates quickly convened Thursday to determine how the ruling will affect immigrants.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

The WNBA, which has never had a trans woman player, has convened a task force to look at its policy, a sensible move.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Germany's new transport minister, Steffen Bilger, convened a recent crisis summit with shipping, port and logistics operators on the problem impacting the European Union's biggest economy.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

The Hillside Inn, perched on a grassy rise like an oversized farmhouse, was the perfect setting for the flock of pink-and-green-clad women who had convened for a weekend of planning and friendship.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

But “The Real Food Show” cannot recommend a salad dressing without first convening a tribunal.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

A duo for the ages is convening once again.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

"The continued failure to take steps to facilitate the convening of parliament is inconsistent with the constitution," said a copy of the judgement viewed by AFP.

From Barron's May 1, 2026

A former Oklahoma congressman named Dave McCurdy said that Muslim fundamentalists had been convening in the area.

From Slate Apr. 19, 2026

After convening, the first order of business for the assembly would be to elect a president.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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