Sentence examples for convened only for from inspiring English sources

A second jury, however, convened only for sentencing, voted the maximum penalty, life without parole.

The nobility was allowed no part in state affairs, and the Diet was convened only for royal propaganda, of which Gustav was a master.

The traditional Afghan jirgas are occasional assemblies convened only for emergencies; the village shura is the preserve of older men and is often dominated by local commanders.

By careful design, we allow our legislature to convene only for four and a half months every other year because the tendency of collective bodies is to create process.

As it convenes only for a few weeks in the summer, the Lucerne orchestra also includes some of the world's greatest chamber musicians in its ranks, like clarinettist Sabine Meyer and cellist Clemens Hagen of the Hagen Quartet, all of whom have a close relationship with Abbado and give up their summer holidays to be here with him.

It has convened only once, for 18 minutes, despite constitutional deadlines that have passed unheeded.

BAGHDAD — Iraq's highest court on Sunday ordered Parliament, elected in March and convened only once for 18 minutes, to resume its sessions, adding another wrinkle to a lengthy crisis that has tested the country's institutions and unsettled its people.

But that simple answer was not even executed, as the Constituent Assembly convened only four times.

This month's annual session of the National People's Congress, China's parliament, was convened for only nine days instead of the usual two weeks.

Since the New Mexico legislature convened for only 30 days in even numbered years and 60 days in odd numbered years, he was able to continue working at Los Alamos, taking leave without pay to attend.

On May 3, the Sejm convened with only 182 members, about half its "dual" number.