nominating convention

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A formal meeting of a political party to select candidates for an election.

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  • The Democratic Party held its nominating convention in Chicago this year.
  • Delegates will attend the nominating convention to choose their presidential candidate.
  • The highly anticipated nominating convention drew a large crowd of supporters.
  • Many political strategists consider the nominating convention a crucial event.
  • Historically, nominating conventions were much more contentious.
  • The date for the next nominating convention has not yet been announced.
  • Security was exceptionally tight around the venue of the nominating convention.
  • During the nominating convention, the party outlines its platform.
  • She hopes to be selected at her party's nominating convention next summer.
  • The media provides extensive coverage of every nominating convention.