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conclave

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


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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

At its twice-a-decade leadership conclave last week, the party elevated foreign affairs to a "core" national function, alongside national defence and internal security.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

It was for similar reasons that cardinals of different persuasions were thought to have coalesced around him at conclave.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

This week’s conclave, known as the Fourth Plenum, is the Central Committee’s fourth plenary meeting in its current term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

They made her bed together, and just as they finished, Citra said, “In conclave you accused me of lying.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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