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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

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

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

As focused as Citra was on the upcoming test, she began to wonder what in conclave she would miss when the apprentices were taken for testing.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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