convene
verb (used without object)
to come together or assemble, usually for some public purpose.
had convened
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past perfectof convene.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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County prosecutors had convened a secret grand jury to collect evidence in connection with Celeste’s killing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2026
UK Prime Minister Starmer said Monday that Britain had convened more than 40 nations.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
Cooper said Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips had met with Prof Jay last year and had convened a cross-government group to "drive forward change".
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2025
“With this challah, I want to bless my three sons who are in the army and all the soldiers,” said Ruthie Tick, who had convened the mothers so they could comfort one another.
From New York Times ● Dec. 3, 2023
He was still ahorse, dreaming of a long hot soak, a roast fowl, and a featherbed, when the king's steward told him that Grand Maester Pycelle had convened an urgent meeting of the small council.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
