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as in meetings
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
attended a convention of mathematicians in California
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as in treaties
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
an international convention banning the spread of nuclear weapons
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as in agreements
an arrangement about action to be taken
the Geneva Convention details proper treatment of prisoners of war
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as in traditions
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
the bride decided to follow convention and to have her father give her away
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Recent Examples of conventions
Luke Russert joined his father for major political conventions and occasional shows on the road, Fischer Martin said.
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Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Motown is part of the pitch to businesses considering Detroit for conventions, conferences and other large gatherings, Ollinger said.
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CBS News,
1 July 2026
Political conventions during presidential election years are technically how parties conduct business such as finalizing their platform and nominating the presidential and vice presidential candidates.
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Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
The Republican National Committee began laying the groundwork earlier this year, voting at its winter meeting in January to make such an event possible by amending procedures centered around quadrennial presidential nominating conventions.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
Presidential election year Republican and Democratic conventions are also high-profile television events, drawing tens of millions of viewers as major networks broadcast key speeches.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
At the previous two conventions, resolutions passed in support of Israel.
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Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
Ralph Lauren celebrated timeless elegance, Prada continued to challenge conventions with intelligence and subtle irony, Setchu impressed with its refined approach to craftsmanship and versatility, while Paul Smith delivered a fresh and optimistic take on tailoring.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
These days, Voorhees continues to attend fan conventions and events, and enjoys his status as a local celebrity on Martha's Vineyard, where he's currently retired.
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Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Motown is part of the pitch to businesses considering Detroit for conventions, conferences and other large gatherings, Ollinger said.
—
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Political conventions during presidential election years are technically how parties conduct business such as finalizing their platform and nominating the presidential and vice presidential candidates.
—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
The Republican National Committee began laying the groundwork earlier this year, voting at its winter meeting in January to make such an event possible by amending procedures centered around quadrennial presidential nominating conventions.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Presidential election year Republican and Democratic conventions are also high-profile television events, drawing tens of millions of viewers as major networks broadcast key speeches.
—
Antonio Pequeño Iv,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
At the previous two conventions, resolutions passed in support of Israel.
—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
Ralph Lauren celebrated timeless elegance, Prada continued to challenge conventions with intelligence and subtle irony, Setchu impressed with its refined approach to craftsmanship and versatility, while Paul Smith delivered a fresh and optimistic take on tailoring.
—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
These days, Voorhees continues to attend fan conventions and events, and enjoys his status as a local celebrity on Martha's Vineyard, where he's currently retired.
—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventions
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Another clutch offering is a workstation for getting computer work done in between meetings.
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Not only that, but government meetings are just clicks away on your cell phone or laptop, an advance that was hastened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Congolese authorities withdrew an earlier case in 2001, and the court dismissed a second in 2006 for lack of jurisdiction, finding Rwanda had not signed or had entered reservations to some of the treaties Congo cited, or that other conditions for a case weren't met.
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The exhibition is set to chart the emergence of America through original documents, letters, maps, treaties and acts of Parliament.
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But changing how the world executes agreements was never just about software.
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The company specializes in services like Offer in Compromise, installment agreements, and business tax resolution.
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Each exchange led to a conversation about how their traditions and lives differed.
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Andronis describes the restaurant as a traditional Greek taverna set against the caldera cliffs, blending Greek traditions with Santorini’s romance and exclusivity.
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Videos from these gatherings showing chanting crowds beneath concert lights, audience members crying, hugging strangers and dancing barefoot have racked up millions of views online.
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For years, the singer has marked the Fourth of July holiday with gatherings at her Rhode Island home, hosting friends and family for celebrations that became a hallmark of her summers.
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Last year, Indiana ended the season with Taelon Peter, Ethan Thompson, and Jalen Slawson on two-way pacts.
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But the number of teams still able to progress opens up the possibility of non-aggression pacts in this final round of group games, evoking memories of West Germany vs Austria at the 1982 World Cup.
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First, President Dillon asked for existing data centers to be grandfathered in the ordinance, meaning operating data centers can expand without following these rules.
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Under federal rules, if a complaint about an infant formula — such as a report of an adverse event — shows a possible health hazard, the company must investigate.
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The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
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Companies with larger market cap values, such as the top 25 listed below, generally tend to by more stable, while smaller companies can offer higher volatility, but greater growth potential.
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