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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Trump is summoning a new working group, comprised of athletes, coaches, administrators and college presidents.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
3 Mar. 2026 -
But sometimes the zip isn’t there, with zone defense often a game-saving alternative, as if summoning Mariano Rivera.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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But Tuesday night’s attempt was abysmal, with Canada only mustering four shots on goal in the first period and just 20 by the end of the night.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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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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The guys were joking around, calling coach my dad and stuff like that.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Lebanese government has also taken steps to distance itself from Hezbollah, including issuing arrest warrants for members behind the strikes into Israel and calling for the dismantling of Hezbollah's military wing.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
7 Mar. 2026
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Matt Bennett, co-founder of Third Way, said the organization of moderate Democrats plans to meet repeatedly as the next presidential campaign approaches, convening people who will be influencing and working for Democratic candidates.—
Meg Kinnard,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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They eventually were untangled, and the referees were convening at center ice when Tkachuk skated off the bench and toward the Red Wings penalty box to talk to Edvinsson.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Convoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoking. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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