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convention

[kuhn-ven-shuhn] / kənˈvɛn ʃən /




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Kerr and her friend worked their way through the convention in less than 45 minutes on Friday, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 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 focus of the convention on mammalian species over others like fish and insects has previously been a criticism of the agreement.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The plan became for Barack to make his announcement from the steps of the Old State Capitol, a historic landmark that would of course be more visually appealing than any convention center or arena.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama