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Meanings of caucus in English

A colleection of persons that were assigend a specific task, most often for a predetermined time, or to be completed within a given time frame, that is to find or determine something, make decisions, or steer towards a settlement that other are looking for and/or are going to use.

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Usage of caucus in English
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The Eurogroup caucus of euro zone finance ministers meets in Brussels today.
Reuters
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Each won seven, since delegates are awarded proportionally based on caucus-goers' support.
Reuters
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Labour's caucus is meeting today for the first time in a fortnight.
Radio NZ
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The culmination of this particular phase of the caucus was most dramatic.
The Story of The American Legion: The Birth of the Legion
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The decision of the caucus is the infallible declaration of the creed.
Under the Prophet in Utah; the National Menace of a Political Pr...
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Taranaki-King Country MP Barbara Kuriger said the caucus was united behind Collins.
Radio NZ
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Democratic party Presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg has won the American Samoa caucus.
Radio NZ
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The party goes to Tauranga for a caucus retreat late next week.
Radio NZ
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Ideally, a leader enjoys the support of caucus colleagues and the voters.
The Guardian
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Those in National's caucus with leadership aspirations might not feel that way.
Radio NZ
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The knowledge of this intrigue fostered the rising revolt against the caucus.
The Boss and the Machine: A Chronicle of the Politicians and Par...
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National leader Todd Muller has wasted little time in reshuffling his caucus.
Radio NZ
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Murray, considered a progressive, is the secretary for the Senate Democratic caucus.
Reuters
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Counting Hagan and Pryor only leaves the pro-control caucus with 55 votes.
The Guardian
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Deputy political editor Chris Bramwell is in Wairarapa for the all-day caucus.
Radio NZ
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At the same time, a still-reeling National caucus has begun the… Audio
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Caucus across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
South Africa
Less common
United States of America
Rare
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