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conclave

[kon-kleyv, kong-] / ˈkΙ’n kleΙͺv, ˈkΙ’Ε‹- /


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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 8, 2026

China's leaders will likely announce policies aimed at boosting domestic consumption at the annual Two Sessions political conclave this week, but they face an uphill battle.

From Barron's ● Mar. 4, 2026

Sitting in the press seats above the House of Commons chamber, I witnessed an intense conclave as a compromise was thrashed out in real time while the debate among MPs was going on.

From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2026

Nevertheless, about once a year I get a call or an email with a request to address a national lymphoma conclave.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026

At this moment less of a conclave and more of an audience.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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