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convention

[kuhn-ven-shuhn] / kənˈvɛn ʃən /




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That week, downtown Seattle was cordoned off because protestors had taken over the streets surrounding the convention center, and some activists had broken the windows of a Starbucks nearby.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

There is a longstanding parliamentary convention that the Speaker does not give reasons for decisions.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Last year, the mayor worked with the council to resurrect the city’s long postponed upgrade of the convention center, despite warnings about the long-term cost of the $2.6-billion project.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Meanwhile, the convention calendar looks more robust this year and next.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

On the first day of the convention, Woodhull tried to address the audience.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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