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a select group of persons assigned to consider or take action on some matter
a committee in charge of planning the organization's annual Christmas party
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Van Orden sits on the House Veterans’ Affairs, Agriculture and Transportation and Infrastructure committees.
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Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
The briefs filed last week defending Venu came from a variety of sources, including professors, the International Center for Law & Economics , members of the House and Senate judiciary committees, and a group of state attorneys general.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Two committees working on behalf of the measure have reported $6 million in contributions.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
This is invaluable for admissions committees who want assurance that applicants will thrive academically in their institutions.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Their sister Brittany serves on the board and on several investment committees.
—Giacomo Tognini, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
The briefs filed last week defending Venu came from a variety of sources, including professors, the International Center for Law & Economics , members of the House and Senate judiciary committees, and a group of state attorneys general.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Two committees working on behalf of the measure have reported $6 million in contributions.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
This is invaluable for admissions committees who want assurance that applicants will thrive academically in their institutions.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Their sister Brittany serves on the board and on several investment committees.
—Giacomo Tognini, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Committees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committees. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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