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conclave

[kon-kleyv, kong-] / ˈkɒn kleɪv, ˈkɒŋ- /


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Beijing has escalated a sweeping purge of military officials in the days before thousands of delegates from across the country meet for the annual Two Sessions political conclave that starts on Wednesday.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Karp hadn’t been invited to the conclave where his fate was decided.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

In May he took part in the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

White smoke rose above the Sistine Chapel to announce the election of the 267th head of the Catholic Church after a less-than-24-hour conclave.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

At this moment less of a conclave and more of an audience.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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