general assembly
noun
1
: the highest governing body in a religious denomination (such as the United Presbyterian Church)
2
: a legislative assembly
especially
: a U.S. state legislature
3
General Assembly
: the supreme deliberative body of the United Nations
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As for trying to keep the Bears in Chicago, Quigley says that's up to the general assembly.
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Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
The redistricting battle has made its way down to Georgia as the state's general assembly begins a special session Wednesday.
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Irene Wright,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Even areas like general assembly once considered too variable to automate are being reshaped by machines capable of handling tasks that require strength, coordination, and precision at a scale no worker could replicate.
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Lisa Caldwell,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2026
There’s legislation currently in front of the general assembly that would demand the kind of transparency and accountability needed to protect people.
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Michelle Dally,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
The redistricting battle has made its way down to Georgia as the state's general assembly begins a special session Wednesday.
—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Even areas like general assembly once considered too variable to automate are being reshaped by machines capable of handling tasks that require strength, coordination, and precision at a scale no worker could replicate.
—
Lisa Caldwell,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2026
There’s legislation currently in front of the general assembly that would demand the kind of transparency and accountability needed to protect people.
—
Michelle Dally,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for general assembly
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“General assembly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20assembly. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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