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conclave

[kon-kleyv, kong-] / ˈkɒn kleɪv, ˈkɒŋ- /


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This time-consuming process requires Xi to convene a party conclave.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Beijing has escalated a sweeping purge of military officials in the days before thousands of delegates from across the country meet for the annual Two Sessions political conclave that starts on Wednesday.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

White smoke rose above the Sistine Chapel to announce the election of the 267th head of the Catholic Church after a less-than-24-hour conclave.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

Six months since a conclave of cardinals elected the first North American to the Papacy, some Catholics feel that Leo has been slow to stamp his own mark on the role.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025

While a storm had kept many spectators away from the last conclave, they gathered in force today on the street before the Fulcrum City Capitol Building.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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