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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This is a book of profound intellectual altruism and moral urgency that insists on summoning courage despite (or because of) societal and political cleavage.—
Anna Holmes,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026 -
With Rodgers, there’s always a prospect for summoning magic — the fourth-and-8 touchdown strike to Randall Cobb in the Chicago snow; the numerous Hail Marys; the wild comeback win against the Bears after being carted off at Lambeau.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
21 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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Is the robot system better at calling balls and strikes than humans?—
Charley Walters,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Wildmon began calling Penland almost daily, asking if Universal was playing them.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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Some want their philanthropy to play a leadership role by convening others, influencing the field, or funding innovative work.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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And outside the university, the cycling community is strong, convening at spots such as the Davis Bike Collective and Davis Bike Club.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
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“Convoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoking. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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