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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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
He has positioned himself as a leader in the fire recovery by starting a foundation that is convening top engineering and technology companies to speed up rebuilding in both the Palisades and Eaton fire areas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2025
The Dáil is convening to begin the process of electing a new taoiseach.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2024
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
His remarks at the assembly’s annual meeting of world leaders previewed an AI safety summit that British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is convening in November.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 22, 2023
