convene
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A grand jury, however, might convene only once a month, requiring the need for an expedited procedure.
From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026
In the US legal system, prosecutors convene grand juries to weigh evidence and testimony and eventually vote on whether they merit criminal charges.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
The call to action comes as global leaders convene in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly, and ahead of Trump’s meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping later this week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Newsom issued an executive order to convene “a group of world-leading experts” to provide a “guide” for the state to bolster its laws around AI security, according to statement from the governor’s office.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
He probably would have eaten more, but Reyna announced that the senate would now convene in the city, and all the folks in togas got up to leave.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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A gaggle of Slatesters convenes to discuss live.
From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2026
Similar summits took place last season as the club's hierarchy once again convenes for department meetings and discussions about future plans, including long-term infrastructure projects.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
On Thursdays, he convenes an interagency discussion of the latest threats.
From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2026
It convenes heads of state, defense ministers, intelligence chiefs and senior military leaders who decide when to impose sanctions, use force, and tolerate escalation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
Jackson is outraged, orders a court-martial which never convenes.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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Dmitriev and Arakhamia are veteran participants in high-level peace negotiations, and it is unusual for meetings involving such senior representatives to be convened through an initiative led by a US First Lady.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
The mayor met with a group of business owners in the area in 2023 and she convened weekly safety meetings between business owners, district leaders and local law enforcement to address their concerns, Vega said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
The meeting was convened by Peter Vincer, a marketing entrepreneur who has worked with Nxum on other business deals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Radev convened an emergency meeting on Tuesday and said he had summoned Russian envoy Eleonora Mitrofanova.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Members of the Brain Busters Club convened after work and on weekends to build elaborate model airplanes by hand.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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It’s still a time for convening, listening, understanding, she noted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
But “The Real Food Show” cannot recommend a salad dressing without first convening a tribunal.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
A duo for the ages is convening once again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
On Friday, the appeal court said Manele must take steps before noon on Tuesday to facilitate convening parliament so lawmakers sit by May 7.
From Barron's ● May 1, 2026
After convening, the first order of business for the assembly would be to elect a president.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 16–19
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