convention
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He advocated for representative government based on a constitutional convention.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
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
The convention center upgrade, which is slated to open in 2029, will boost tourism and the downtown economy, she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
When Charlotte read the notice in the newspaper, she hurried from neighbor to neighbor, encouraging others to join her at the convention.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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