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convention

[kuhn-ven-shuhn] / kənˈvɛn ʃən /




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That week, downtown Seattle was cordoned off because protestors had taken over the streets surrounding the convention center, and some activists had broken the windows of a Starbucks nearby.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

There is a longstanding parliamentary convention that the Speaker does not give reasons for decisions.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Councilmember Tim McOsker, who endorsed Bass, said the mayor made the right call on both the raises and the convention center, dismissing Raman’s criticism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

What’s Next: A cryptic social media post by Nvidia last week fanned rumors that it will be making a chip for Windows PCs, something that could be announced at the GTC Taipei convention starting today.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The convention consisted of six sessions, including several discussions of the role of women in society.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler




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