convoke
Example Sentences
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Francis turns 87 in December and whether he convokes another consistory next year or in 2025 depends on how long he lives.
From Reuters
Francis convoked an extraordinary general chapter for Jan. 25 to begin the process of electing a new Grand Master.
From Reuters
There have been growing calls for the governor to convoke a special session on property insurance to deal with spiking rates and other issues in the market.
From Seattle Times
Usually ambassadors are convoked by the Secretariat of State.
From Reuters
That would ease passage of some of Castro's legislative priorities, but her pledge to convoke an assembly to rewrite the country's constitution could still be blocked since that would require a two-thirds majority.
From Reuters
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