as in to convene
to meet as a group to decide on something
Republicans caucused last week to choose their candidates.
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NPR, 15 Nov. 2025
But the shutdown was effectively ended earlier this week once eight senators who caucus with the Democrats broke ranks and voted for a deal that would fund government operations until early next year.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 13 Nov. 2025
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Senate Democratic leader Charles Schumer of New York said his caucus in the coming days would also review unredacted versions of the Epstein case files at a Department of Justice office.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
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Verb
King - an independent who caucuses with Democrats - was among eight minority party senators who negotiated a deal with Republicans to reopen government.
—NPR, 15 Nov. 2025
But the shutdown was effectively ended earlier this week once eight senators who caucus with the Democrats broke ranks and voted for a deal that would fund government operations until early next year.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 13 Nov. 2025
Noun
Schumer and his caucus are right to demand that ICE stop its terror tactics as basic conditions for any DHS funding agreement.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Senate Democratic leader Charles Schumer of New York said his caucus in the coming days would also review unredacted versions of the Epstein case files at a Department of Justice office.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
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The new hours were hashed out in a small working group consisting of both pickleball players and neighbors convened by Village Manager Kelsey McElroy-Anderson to develop a compromise.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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In multiple past municipal elections, the Supervisor of Elections has requested that Wellington designate the county canvassing board to canvass its elections, eliminating the need for Wellington to convene its own separate canvassing board.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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Casey said the synod, the first in the 19-county archdiocese since 1971, will be designed to give all Catholics an opportunity to weigh in on issues that are important to them.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Jan. 2026
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In July, its members voted to keep the church open and hand its administration over to the synod, which will make decisions about its future.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Oil prices have surged as the war, now in its second week, ensnares countries and places that are critical to the production and movement of oil and gas from the Persian Gulf.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Without much movement ahead of him, Dowman was the one to drop into space and demand the ball.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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An inning later, Judge clubbed another two-run dinger off Ricky Vanasco.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Enter Sheila, a street magician blackballed by the local boys club who wows Lincoln with her tips-only act.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
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The cabinet changes come on the heels of both a political pact, recently signed by parties with the prime minister, and the launching of the registration process for those seeking to run candidates in the next elections.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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The 54-square-foot above-ground equipment area has four radios, four cabinets and a telco cabinet to be painted brown to match the surroundings.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Louisville had led from the opening whistle, but Miami hung around, staying within six for much of the second half, buoyed by unusually accurate free throw shooting from a team that struggled at the line all season.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Benevolent Venus complements rule-minded Saturn in your 11th House of Friendship, encouraging clear agreements with your teams and friends.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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So far, nobody has been able to affiliate them.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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Aptly named Ocean House, the beachfront estate was sold by a limited liability company affiliated with Sandra Naftzger, part of a prominent family of cattle ranchers.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
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French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) during a meeting on the situation in Ukraine and security issues in Europe at the ElysĂ©e Palace on February 17, 2025.—
Charlotte Reed,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Lakeway Arts Committee often brings in some light snacks, while participants view some of the great artwork and prepare for the council meeting ahead.—
Tom Kilgore,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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