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as in meeting
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
a war council attended by the top commanders of each of the armed services
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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
the neighborhood council decided to campaign for a new park
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as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion
summoned to a council to discuss ways that the state could improve medical care for the elderly
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as in consultation
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
an unscheduled council in the judge's chambers
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Recent Examples of council
But differences within the new ruling council – and the rising gang violence that is besetting the country – make free, fair, and safe elections before the end of this year highly unlikely, observers say.
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Linnea Fehrm, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Mar. 2025
Several council members specifically mentioned the attack in their remarks in council committee discussions on March 6.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
Already a member down, the Vula tribe lost the immunity challenge for the second episode in a row, did not win their flint back and made another appearance at tribal council.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
The Whitland Area Neighborhood Association sent a letter to council members explaining its opposition to the plan last month.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
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Linnea Fehrm, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Mar. 2025
Several council members specifically mentioned the attack in their remarks in council committee discussions on March 6.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
Already a member down, the Vula tribe lost the immunity challenge for the second episode in a row, did not win their flint back and made another appearance at tribal council.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
The Whitland Area Neighborhood Association sent a letter to council members explaining its opposition to the plan last month.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
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The entire coaching staff wasn’t included in the quarterback meetings, according to league sources, but offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and quarterback coach Greg Olson were.—
The Athletic NFL Staff and more,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Fed will receive one more piece of major economic data ahead of its next rate decision meeting, scheduled for March 19, with the Consumer Price Index set to be released on March 12.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Improving these areas is a cost- and time-efficient strategy that increases overall workflow and efficiency in the organization.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Congressional Republicans have raised no objections to the massive, indiscriminate firings of employees in many government offices and federal organizations initiated by Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.—
Mordechai Gordon,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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Related Articles The symposium marked one of the highest-profile private sector meetings in recent years, with the last comparable event dating back to November 2018.—
Li Jun,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Institute will host its inaugural symposium on February 6, 2025, in Houston.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2025
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And Project 2025 called for halting Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood affiliates.—
Stephanie Armour,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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Younger patients are booking consultations, as well.—
Elycia Rubin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Swiss government opened the consultation process on a new Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) agreement to provide for the automatic and reciprocal exchange of information between Swiss and U.S. tax authorities.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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And on Friday, Club 47, the large Palm Beach County organization of Trump supporters that routinely attracts hundreds of members to its gatherings, also endorsed Donalds.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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With a dazzling video presentation of a stadium featuring a translucent roof and a glass wall with a view of downtown, team President and CEO Kevin Warren presented his vision for a $3.2 billion focal point for great city gatherings, not just football.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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According to Fifty Grande, the cast and crew filmed the portions of the episode at the institute in just one day in February 2023.—
Erica Marrison,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Parts of the collection have been exhibited in top institutions like the Art institute of Chicago, National Gallery of Art Washington DC, the Royal Academy London, and the Prado in Madrid.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Attend seminars on Texas wildlife and conservation and take your kids to the Junction for the petting zoo.—
Shafaq Patel,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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The educational seminars are open to the public and free to attend for Chamber members.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Council.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/council. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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