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as in summoning
to bring together in assembly by or as if by command
convened the members of the council for an emergency session
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as in meeting
to come together into one body or place
the conventioneers convened in the auditorium to hear the guest speaker
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Recent Examples of convening
Peter Catterall, Fortune Asia, 10 Dec. 2024
The announcement of the Creator Council is likely to elicit its share of skepticism and even snark from the golf social media community, questioning what the Tour truly aims to achieve by convening this group of influencers.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In theory, the holidays should be a time of joyfully convening around sumptuous homemade meals and giving thanks for life’s great bounty.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
The company followed the ad shift by convening its first upfront event for media buyers, during the main week of presentations in New York by legacy media giants as well as Netflix and YouTube.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
Federal law requires governors to create documents called certificates of ascertainment that begin the process of convening the Electoral College to vote for president and vice president.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
Another caveat is that creating surveys, studies and reports and convening online roundtables certainly requires greater time and financial resources to plan, coordinate and execute successfully.
—Jodi Amendola, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
In 2022, Biden prevented a rail workers strike by convening a Presidential Emergency Board under the Railway Labor Act of 1926, and Congress used its authority to impose an agreement on the two sides.
—Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Oct. 2024
The Biden administration should signal early support for the arrangement by convening defense ministers to follow up on the foreign ministers’ meeting this past November.
—Michael J. Green, Foreign Affairs, 15 Feb. 2021
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The readings come as investors closely watch signals from Chinese leaders, who are convening this week in Beijing for a series of key meetings on economic planning for the coming year.
—Peter Catterall, Fortune Asia, 10 Dec. 2024
The announcement of the Creator Council is likely to elicit its share of skepticism and even snark from the golf social media community, questioning what the Tour truly aims to achieve by convening this group of influencers.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In theory, the holidays should be a time of joyfully convening around sumptuous homemade meals and giving thanks for life’s great bounty.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
The company followed the ad shift by convening its first upfront event for media buyers, during the main week of presentations in New York by legacy media giants as well as Netflix and YouTube.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
Federal law requires governors to create documents called certificates of ascertainment that begin the process of convening the Electoral College to vote for president and vice president.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
Another caveat is that creating surveys, studies and reports and convening online roundtables certainly requires greater time and financial resources to plan, coordinate and execute successfully.
—Jodi Amendola, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
In 2022, Biden prevented a rail workers strike by convening a Presidential Emergency Board under the Railway Labor Act of 1926, and Congress used its authority to impose an agreement on the two sides.
—Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Oct. 2024
The Biden administration should signal early support for the arrangement by convening defense ministers to follow up on the foreign ministers’ meeting this past November.
—Michael J. Green, Foreign Affairs, 15 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convening
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Nessel declined to press charges during protests at the honors convocation on March 25 inside Hill Auditorium, or at the University of Michigan's Museum of Art on April 22.Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2024
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Bre Morris Another Southern belle to watch, Bre Morris kicked off convocation with Jimmy Choo sneakers.Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
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On July 2, Neptune stationed retrograde, summoning us into a period of heightened awareness and self-reflection.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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The New York Philharmonic has a habit of summoning ex-leaders back into service.Justin Davidson, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2024
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Two Anne Arundel County police officers, Corporal K. Schnell and Corporal E. Vasquez, were indicted and issued criminal summonses for Misconduct in Office as a result of the investigation conducted by the Maryland Office of the Attorney General.Alexa Dikos, Baltimore Sun, 7 Dec. 2024
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The city subsequently released years of inspection reports, photos and criminal summonses filed against CBZ properties.Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
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Shift your focus from gathering ideas to creating an actionable plan, one that encourages real outcomes.Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Sundance Film Festival is considering a big move for 2027, but the 2025 feature film and episodic programs find the Robert Redford founded gathering very much in its traditional wheelhouse with a mix of big-name projects, politics, and what might just be the next big thing.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Several factors are converging to make diversified income streams both appealing and essential.Rebekah Bastian, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Most tsunamis are the result of earthquakes occurring along converging tectonic plate boundaries, per NOAA.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Due Process To pass constitutional muster, laws must be fundamentally fair and not overly burdensome on individuals' rights.Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Illinois’ process has continually passed legal muster.Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2024
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Over the past two decades, IT leaders have focused on securing project approvals and assembling top talent to drive success.Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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You'll be tasked with several goals while assembling the Storm Chasers, including heading into the heart of the Storm Dungeon while trying to avoid lightning strikes and taking down the Storm King's Acolytes.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Convening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convening. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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