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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Proving that this specific receptor is responsible for releasing predator-summoning signals, though, was extremely tricky.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026 -
Fenix launched into his comeback, summoning the will of the people through a series of clotheslines and topped off with a beautiful dive to the outside.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Like the uncharacteristically cool weather in West Sacramento for late May, the A’s offense continued its recent gloomy stretch of hitting, mustering a few middle-inning scoring opportunities but failing to get a clutch hit en route to a 9-1 loss.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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In my mind, Denzel Washington’s performance in John Q set the bar for male actors mustering up those trigger tears Mom always talked about.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2026
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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Residents can connect to assistance, services and other information from the American Red Cross of Greater North Texas by visiting the shelter or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2025
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The new county executive should open their term by convening a summit of the CEOs of our five anchor healthcare institutions alongside the presidents of our post-secondary schools.—
Patrick Roddy,
Baltimore Sun,
9 June 2026
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Marissa Meador Democratic delegates are convening in Indianapolis today as intraparty drama unfolds in the city.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
7 June 2026
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“Convoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoking. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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