convention

Example Sentences

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The event was meant to be an intimate fan convention designed to offer fans closer access to the Barbie universe, a spokesperson for the company said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"Barbie Dream Fest was created as an intimate fan convention designed to foster meaningful connection, inspiration, and closer access to Barbie and her world. We will be providing full refunds to everyone who purchased tickets."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

And, at its core, it was simply a convention.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Although Iran has never ratified the convention, "the transit passage regime is widely regarded as part of customary international law," Marco Roscini, international law professor at Westminster Law School, told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The Grimké sisters continued to ignore convention when they set off on an extensive lecture tour across Massachusetts in 1837.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling