convention

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The Mattel designers responsible for making Barbie also spoke at the convention.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

And, at its core, it was simply a convention.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Although Iran has never ratified the convention, "the transit passage regime is widely regarded as part of customary international law," Marco Roscini, international law professor at Westminster Law School, told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The Saiga antelope is an example of a species that has benefited from being listed under the convention.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

“All alike say ‘Have no convention at this crisis!’...‘Wait until the war excitement abates.’

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling