convene
verb (used without object)
to come together or assemble, usually for some public purpose.
is convening
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present progressiveof convene (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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A duo for the ages is convening once again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
The FDA is convening panels later this year to discuss lifting restrictions to allow compounding pharmacies to make 12 of the peptides.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
The foreign secretary was speaking in New York, where the UN General Assembly is convening this week.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2025
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer is convening a private forum with labor leaders Wednesday for lawmakers to scrutinize AI’s potential to disrupt work.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 31, 2023
Shapiro, speaking at a news conference at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, said his administration is convening an AI governing board, publishing principles on the use of AI and developing training programs for state employees.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 20, 2023
