conventions

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This constitutes what is now called “practical monetarism”—an updated form of monetarism that brings lessons from the past into contact with the accepted conventions of the present.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

In 2028, the agency will have to deal with the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and the presidential election, including two nominating conventions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Despite the friction between Sweet and the toy manufacturer, he continued to make his rounds at conventions like Comic-Con, talking all things Masters of the Universe with dedicated fans.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

In a video posted Wednesday, Transport Minister Said bin Hamood bin Said Al Maawali said that international conventions signed by Oman forbade taking tolls for passage, but that talks were ongoing with the foreign ministry.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Stanton had been away from the podium at women’s rights conventions for six years, but most people in the audience still knew her by name.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling