convention
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He advocated for representative government based on a constitutional convention.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
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
No, it is not the police dogs' annual convention, but the latest iteration of a feasting phenomenon that is sweeping provincial France.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Councilmember Tim McOsker, who endorsed Bass, said the mayor made the right call on both the raises and the convention center, dismissing Raman’s criticism.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
While the storm of negative reports may have made some of the leaders second-guess their plans, it did not prevent them from planning a second convention two weeks later.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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