convene
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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
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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
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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
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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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Vocabulary lists containing convene
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 16–19
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