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Recent Examples of legislative assembly
This sparring escalated with the UMC General Conference in May 2024 in Charlotte, when the international legislative assembly removed LGBTQ+ restrictions.
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Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Nov. 2025
In February 2020, amid a standoff with the political opposition, Bukele threatened to dissolve the Legislature, bringing with him armed soldiers to occupy the legislative assembly.
—Joe Wright, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
El Salvador’s legislative assembly, where Bukele’s New Ideas party holds a supermajority of 54 out of 60 seats, on Thursday voted to approve a series of constitutional reforms which could pave the way for Bukele to govern indefinitely.
—Elizabeth Bratton, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Southern Baptist Convention convened for 2025 annual legislative assembly in Dallas, where the denomination tackled proposals dealing with financial oversight.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Nov. 2025
In February 2020, amid a standoff with the political opposition, Bukele threatened to dissolve the Legislature, bringing with him armed soldiers to occupy the legislative assembly.
—Joe Wright, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
El Salvador’s legislative assembly, where Bukele’s New Ideas party holds a supermajority of 54 out of 60 seats, on Thursday voted to approve a series of constitutional reforms which could pave the way for Bukele to govern indefinitely.
—Elizabeth Bratton, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Southern Baptist Convention convened for 2025 annual legislative assembly in Dallas, where the denomination tackled proposals dealing with financial oversight.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislative assembly
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There’s legislation currently in front of the general assembly that would demand the kind of transparency and accountability needed to protect people.—
Michelle Dally,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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Protecting Maryland voter rights The Voting Rights Act of 2026 is an emergency bill that passed the general assembly on the final day after causing controversy between lawmakers.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Unfortunately, for the last 50 years, the balance of power that our founders envisioned between the executive and legislative branches of government has been shifting towards the executive and away from the legislative.—
Jeff Horseman,
Oc Register,
5 May 2026
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State lawmakers typically meet every 10 years after the census to draw state legislative, board of education and congressional districts.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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If the legislature exceeded its authority, then the lawsuit asserts that the new map cannot be used.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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If the legislature exceeded its authority, then the lawsuit asserts that the new map cannot be used.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 May 2026
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When part of a balanced diet (and a generally active lifestyle), such foods can help manage high levels of blood cholesterol, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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Notably, neither is a quick fix and would best be combined with lifestyle changes, including a healthy diet and regular exercise to support weight management.—
Sarah Anzlovar,
Verywell Health,
17 May 2026
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“Legislative assembly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislative%20assembly. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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