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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
convoke .
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Aug. 1 -- Government's inquiry about France's intentions concerning ultimatum to Russia causes French mobilization; Kaiser signs mobilization order; Reichstag convoked; war speech by Chancellor;
The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 Various
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The meeting was convoked as the euro-zone's financial strains further enmeshed Italy's sovereign debt, which at €1.6 trillion in tradable bonds is the region's largest.
Spain, Italy Scramble to Combat Debt Woes Jonathan House 2011
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Mrs. Kirchner convoked a rare news conference Monday to discuss the primary win and her upcoming agenda.
Argentine President's Win Gives Her Easy Path to Re-Election Matt Moffett 2011
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In each of the past two years, Iceland has convoked a national assembly of 1,000 randomly selected Icelandic citizens -- in 2009 via grassroots efforts of private citizens -- to discuss the nation's values and future following the bank collapse of 2008.
Iris Erlingsdottir: Power to the People Iris Erlingsdottir 2010
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General Forey, the French commander, promptly convoked a puppet "Supreme Council" of conservatives and they issued a "spontaneous" call for Maximilian to come and rule Mexico.
Maximilian and Carlota: the "Archdupe" and his tragic lady (1832-1867) 2008
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If you've been convoked, you've got a poetry voteAs the nominations for the Oxford professor of poetry close, the frontrunner and bookies 'favourite is the reclusive Geoffrey Hill.
A literary career or a brilliant, successful one-off? Take your pick 2010
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He convoked an urgent meeting Wednesday at the Elysée Palace with Prime Minister François Fillon and Bachelot to review the country's soccer options.
Thousands of striking French workers hold nationwide protests 2010
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Morelista forces captured Oaxaca in 1812 and in 1813 Morelos convoked a congress in Chilpancingo, Guerrero.
Chameleon adventurer: the astonishing career of Agustín de Iturbide 2008
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He convoked an urgent meeting Wednesday at the Elysée Palace with Prime Minister François Fillon and Bachelot to review the country's soccer options.
Thousands of striking French workers hold nationwide protests 2010
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He convoked an urgent meeting Wednesday at the Elysée Palace with Prime Minister François Fillon and Bachelot to review the country's soccer options.
Thousands of striking French workers hold nationwide protests 2010
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