convention
noun
a large formal meeting or assembly, as of members, representatives, or delegates, for discussion of and action on particular matters of common concern.
preconvention
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a word derived from
convention.
Example Sentences
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That Jackson’s ascension by convention counts as normal is less a reflection of the process itself than a product of the preconvention roller coaster ride that brought Democrats to where they are now.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
On July 4, the Kasich adviser John Weaver called Manafort at the governor’s request and flatly informed him that no such preconvention endorsement would occur.
From New York Times ● Jul. 20, 2016
All it takes is one-fourth of the Rules Committee, which holds its preconvention meeting next week, to send the question to the convention floor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2016
The first indication of the kind of gathering it would be had come with the preconvention negotiations over the party platform.
From BusinessWeek ● Dec. 28, 2011
Thereupon Susan turned to the Democrats, attending with Mrs. Stanton a preconvention rally in New York, addressed by Governor Horatio Seymour.
From Susan B. Anthony Rebel, Crusader, Humanitarian by Alma Lutz
