1
a
: a space or all space every part of which is full of matter
b
: an air-filled space in a structure
especially
: one that receives air from a blower for distribution (as in a ventilation system)
2
: a general assembly of all members especially of a legislative body
3
: the quality or state of being full
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Emphasizing short-term economic policies is rare in the history of the third plenums, said Larry Hu, chief China economist for Macquarie Group.
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Laura He, CNN, 19 July 2024
The plan, along with some other key reforms, were released in a resolution three days after the country’s leadership concluded China’s third plenum, a major political gathering in Beijing which takes place every five years.
—Laura He, CNN, 23 July 2024
The Knesset plenum in February voted 99-11 to back the government’s decision to reject any unilateral recognition of Palestinian statehood.
—Amelie Botbol, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2024
In the weeks ahead of the plenum, Chinese stocks slipped closer to correction territory — or more than 10% from a recent high.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 12 July 2024
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Laura He, CNN, 19 July 2024
The plan, along with some other key reforms, were released in a resolution three days after the country’s leadership concluded China’s third plenum, a major political gathering in Beijing which takes place every five years.
—Laura He, CNN, 23 July 2024
The Knesset plenum in February voted 99-11 to back the government’s decision to reject any unilateral recognition of Palestinian statehood.
—Amelie Botbol, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2024
In the weeks ahead of the plenum, Chinese stocks slipped closer to correction territory — or more than 10% from a recent high.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 12 July 2024
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“Plenum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plenum. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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