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convene

[kuhn-veen] / kənˈvin /


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The independent panel will hold a sanctions hearing – which could take months to convene – to decide the punishment.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

The executive order, which would convene experts to mull possible AI-oversight policies, comes as discussions about AI risk have exploded from Silicon Valley circles into public view.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

Newsom issued an executive order to convene “a group of world-leading experts” to provide a “guide” for the state to bolster its laws around AI security, according to statement from the governor’s office.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that he would meet his Chinese counterpart He Lifeng this weekend for talks including on Iran sanctions, days before both countries' top leaders are due to convene.

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

“We will convene in twenty-one days, to grant you full-fledged Witch status, or for your punishment, which, according to the Oracle...”

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

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

At Catalina’s, an older crowd with less current tastes convenes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 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

When they convened for a joint video interview in late September, Heaton had recently returned to his London home from a music video shoot.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

The Supreme Court convened on Thursday to hear Abu Shehadeh's appeal against the disqualification.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

In 2001, in response to such critiques, the Smithsonian convened a blue-ribbon commission of historians and others led by Richard Darman, a former top aide in Republican White Houses.

From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026

Nandy convened a meeting with social media firms on Tuesday afternoon to discuss such abuse, but she called social media company X a "disgrace" for failing to turn up.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

At two that afternoon an informal meeting convened in Rael’s General Store.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

The Rivas spokesman said there haven’t been any discussions about convening a special session soon to resume the wildfire debate and that he doesn’t expect one.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

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

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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