Sentence examples for conventions are held from inspiring English sources

The frequency with which party conventions are held varies between countries.

The Democratic and Republican nominating conventions are held during the summer prior to the November general election and are publicly funded through the taxpayer check-off system.

Most of the conventions are held at cool resorts and it's amazing what you can learn about sunburn and sail water therapy by attending one of them.

In the United States, national party conventions are held every four years to nominate candidates for the presidency and vice presidency and to adopt a national platform.

Many of the fairs and conventions are held at the Ernst-Merck-Halle exhibition grounds, located south of the Planten un Blomen park.

The conventions are held shortly after the September primary at which the delegates are elected -- though the vast majority of them run unopposed.

In 2008 the Republican and Democratic national conventions were held in Minneapolis and Denver respectively.

In 1689 one of the first intercolonial conventions was held at Albany to discuss a system of mutual defense.

Mr. Boylston visited the Duquettes in Westport whenever his trucking conventions were held in New York or Boston.

Conventions were held, feuds and friendships flourished, and science fiction began its long climb, never to respectability but rather toward mass acceptance.

Three different conventions were held in New York City in 1910 among aeronautical clubs and societies, resulting in the formation of The National Council of Affiliated Clubs of the Aero Club of America.