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congress

[kong-gris, kuhn-gres, kuhng-] / ˈkɒŋ grɪs, kənˈgrɛs, kəŋ- /


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He also became known for a love of luxury labels, particularly French brand Hermes -- earning him the nickname "Belt Xu" after being spotted wearing a Hermes belt to the national political congress.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

Given that Larson is in his 28th year as a member of congress, it sounds reasonable to suggest that it’s his time to go.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

Chávez had been imprisoned in June 2023 over her alleged role in Castillo's plan to dissolve congress.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

“We must smooth out corporate financing channels, and guide capital toward early-stage startups, smaller enterprises, long-term investments and core hard tech,” Chinese leader Xi Jinping told a science congress this month.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

When I awakened, I did not want to go to the congress.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

Over the past quarter-century, under presidents and congresses of both parties, growth has slowed, and its fruits have been shared less widely.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Then came Resolution 68, passed on 4 May last year at a meeting of the politburo, the highest decision-making body between party congresses.

From BBC Jan. 23, 2026

It spans congresses and authors of both parties.

From Salon Sep. 23, 2023

Future congresses can also override which committee has control of the documents or halt an expedited timeline for disclosure set by the panel, Stern said.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 20, 2022

After the Boston Tea Party, in 1773, when the anger of the American colonists against their British rulers began to spill over, dozens of committees and congresses of angry colonists sprang up around New England.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell




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