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- verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
convene .
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Examples
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March 23 The new Reichstag convenes in an opera house and considers its first order of business: an "enabling act" that makes Hitler dictator.
How to Get Out of the U. S. in 60 Days (with more than the clothes on your back) 2006
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In his opinion, the charter bases the warrant article dates on when Town Meeting "convenes," on the fourth Monday of April, rather than when it "commences," on the first Tuesday of April.
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The Executive Board, which is scheduled to meet on the first Saturday of every month, rarely convenes.
American Grace Robert D. Putnam 2010
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A handicrafts group meets weekly to knit together, and the Office Guild convenes every Thursday to assemble the programs for worship, but neither gathering draws anyone beyond a handful of elderly women.
American Grace Robert D. Putnam 2010
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But that doesn't mean those measures will become law when the new Congress convenes in January.
GOP wins could mean pay cuts for fed workers Joe Davidson 2010
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Mr. Obama will press some of his own initiatives before the more Republican Congress convenes next year, hoping to ratify an arms-control treaty with Russia, allow gays to openly serve in the military and promote First Lady Michelle Obama's child-nutrition initiative.
GOP Wins House in Huge Swing Laura Meckler 2010
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Kentucky state lawmaker John Tilley said he's moving to block the drug's sale there, preparing a bill for consideration when his legislature convenes shortly.
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In the Senate, Republicans made solid gains but will remain in the minority when the 112th Congress convenes.
Election 2010: Republicans net 60 House seats, 6 Senate seats and 7 governorships Chris Cillizza 2010
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Kentucky state lawmaker John Tilley said he's moving to block the drug's sale there, preparing a bill for consideration when his legislature convenes shortly.
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This hour, we focus on what happens next, in the next few months, when the new Congress convenes in January and over the next two years.
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