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as in meeting
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 treaty
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 agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
the Geneva Convention details proper treatment of prisoners of war
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as in tradition
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 convention
The report also refers to the staggering number of injuries reported over the course of the war, which Amnesty said meets the UN convention’s criteria of causing serious bodily or mental harm.
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Nada Bashir, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Then, at a convention later that year, Wells bumped into an editor named Lee Harris.
—Meghan Herbst, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
Disney first unveiled their new CGI design for Stitch at their D23 convention back in August, but Stitch's personality is all in his chaotic movements and incomprehensible alien sounds.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 25 Nov. 2024
On the other hand, the filmmaker also makes effective use of some timeworn narrative conventions to build and sustain suspense.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Nada Bashir, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Then, at a convention later that year, Wells bumped into an editor named Lee Harris.
—Meghan Herbst, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
Disney first unveiled their new CGI design for Stitch at their D23 convention back in August, but Stitch's personality is all in his chaotic movements and incomprehensible alien sounds.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 25 Nov. 2024
On the other hand, the filmmaker also makes effective use of some timeworn narrative conventions to build and sustain suspense.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Minutes for those meetings are not posted to the county's website, and the Journal Sentinel's efforts to reach the county and the committee by phone on Friday, Dec. 6, were unsuccessful.Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement World & Nation Trump is welcomed by Macron to Paris with presidential pomp and joined by Zelensky in their meeting 1 hour ago Amid global unrest, with wars raging in Ukraine and the Middle East, the cathedral’s resurrection emerged as a symbol of resilience and unity.Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Intermediate-range ballistic and cruise missiles with a range above 500 kilometers and below 5,500 kilometers are banned under a Soviet-era treaty between Washington and Moscow, although the U.S. pulled out of it in 2019 after accusing Russia of violating the agreement.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Nevertheless, their conviction allowed Brazil to invoke a mutual legal assistance treaty with the United States and ask the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to order the emerald’s forfeiture.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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House Republicans have doubled down on their commitment to maintain the McCarthy-Biden agreement's defense spending levels, resisting calls to exceed the cap.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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As per the agreement, Baoxiniao has entered into a five-year procurement and brand consulting agreement with Woolrich International to ensure globally consistent efforts in brand positioning, marketing, product development and overall operations.Martino Carrera, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Today, Roberto Coin continues to break mold after mold, with each collection bringing forward new narratives articulated through exquisite gemstones, intricate detailing, and a profound respect for artisanal tradition.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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For spices like cinnamon, the amount and frequency of consumption depends on cultural traditions and personal preference.Katarzyna Kordas, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
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The situation escalated when security personnel attempted to control the gathering.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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Baz also recommends adding an interactive element to the gathering.Mya Gelber, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay—known as the Mercosur countries—agreed to the formation of a free-trade pact with the EU on Friday.Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
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Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a pact with close ally Belarus on Friday that includes the possible use of Russian nuclear weapons.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Since perquisites are more of an exception than a rule, amounts paid must be disclosed in corporate proxy statements—that's a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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With some 20,000 Malibu residents ordered, or at least warned, to evacuate the looming Franklin Fire, some were left wondering why there are different rules for different people.Chris Boyette, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Convention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convention. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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