convene
verb (used without object)
to come together or assemble, usually for some public purpose.
was convening
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past progressiveof convene.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Organisers at Kathmandu University, which was convening the August 23-29 event, said they were told to withdraw from hosting it.
From Barron's ● Aug. 8, 2026
OpenAI also said it was convening an expert panel that will verify any declaration by the company that it has achieved artificial general intelligence.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2025
Apostle Joseph Mattera, who until recently was convening apostle of the U.S.
From Salon ● Nov. 12, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was convening the incident response group, which meets only to discuss events with major implications for Canada, on Friday.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 15, 2023
He convoked a constitutional assembly which was convening when General Pedro Guillermo rose in the east and proclaimed General Buenaventura Baez president.
From Santo Domingo A Country with a Future by Otto Schoenrich
