as in summoning
to bring together in assembly by or as if by command
convoked the leading experts on juvenile delinquency to study the situation
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His staff kept track of the women and girls, summoning as many as three a day.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025 -
White and Farrell will help, but don’t go summoning memories of Fred Dean’s 1981 arrival that ignited the 49ers’ first Super Bowl run.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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The government in Caracas wants Venezuelans out and about, though the streets are quiet, apart from a few militia members mustering with their motorcycles.—
Mary Triny Mena,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
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While mustering through those early days may have been a bit of a drag, each one counted as a step forward to Watkins, who approached them with the mental intensity she’s known for on the court.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
4 Dec. 2025
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At least 100 demonstrators gathered in New York City's Federal Plaza in the rain Saturday afternoon to condemn the shooting, calling for justice for Good's family and the abolishment of ICE.—
Kristie Keleshian,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Several minutes later, officers responded to a report of a man calling for help near Northeast 146th Avenue and East Burnside after being shot.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Across the country, institutions that once focused mainly on preservation and education are reframing their purpose to include convening civic dialogue and helping visitors navigate complex issues together.—
Devon Akmon,
Washington Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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The California Health Care Foundation, one of the convening groups, has sought ideas for overhauling the program and is selecting five concept briefs to develop into full papers.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Convoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoking. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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