convene
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UN chief Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday he would convene new talks on ending the half-century-old Cyprus conflict, inviting leaders on the divided island and its three guarantor powers.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
A serious effort would convene the relevant experts to map the scenarios and build response infrastructure before the capability hits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
The senate said it will convene a work group to meet over the next year to look at the issue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
Somewhere in the government, a committee will soon convene on the question of the chinchilla.
From Slate ● Jun. 6, 2026
The sun sets and we convene for what I’m anticipating to be the most awkward dinner of my life.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
Warsh this week presided over his second meeting of the 12-person Federal Open Market Committee, which convenes in Washington eight times a year to determine where to set interest rates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Boro remain in a state of limbo until the independent disciplinary commission convenes.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
On Thursdays, he convenes an interagency discussion of the latest threats.
From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2026
A combined house majority of MPs will elect the president after parliament convenes in March.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 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
That said, BBC Sport understands many Uefa members are angry about the plan and that a meeting is set to be convened for them to discuss a response.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The American Security Foundation convened an assembly of leaders and scholars at the Vatican, where we signed a Joint Statement on AI Ethics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
A compelling model comes from the burgeoning global movement of citizens’ assemblies — deliberative bodies in which a randomly selected, representative cross-section of the public is convened to consider complex policy questions.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
Ahead of the ceremonies, foreign dignitaries convened to pay their respects, including Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, and He Wei, vice chairman of China’s top lawmaking body.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
The city convened a coroner’s inquest, which focused its attention on the building’s design.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
A duo for the ages is convening once again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Utahns have also deluged Cox with thousands of letters in opposition, while regularly convening on the state Capitol with unflattering signs featuring O’Leary and Cox.
From Slate ● Jun. 1, 2026
A widely respected Israeli news outlet tonight described Netanyahu convening a security cabinet meeting with just five minutes notice, shortly before the ceasefire announcement was made.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said Thursday after convening a meeting of more than 40 countries seeking to reopen the strait.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 2026
If he confirms, are you okay for convening at 5 tomorrow?
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 16–19
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