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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
In two years, voters will pick council members in District 1 and District 2.
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Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
Voters in five of the 10 Austin City Council districts will be selecting council members.
—Asher Price, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
The council members are available to offer feedback on day-to-day activities of the agency and to help explain to the public some of the rationale behind more complex efforts Game and Fish is undertaking.
—Arkansas Game and Fish, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Sam DeMarco, a local council member who supports Trump, shared the county’s statement, and local outlet TribLive reports that he was told by county lawyers the voters at issue are U.S. citizens who are members of the local Nepalese and Bhutanese community.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
Voters in five of the 10 Austin City Council districts will be selecting council members.
—Asher Price, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
The council members are available to offer feedback on day-to-day activities of the agency and to help explain to the public some of the rationale behind more complex efforts Game and Fish is undertaking.
—Arkansas Game and Fish, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Sam DeMarco, a local council member who supports Trump, shared the county’s statement, and local outlet TribLive reports that he was told by county lawyers the voters at issue are U.S. citizens who are members of the local Nepalese and Bhutanese community.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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But according to Scientific American’s Stephanie Pappas, the research didn’t attract widespread attention until this week, when Schwartz presented it at the annual meeting of the American Society of Overseas Research.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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At the end of the meeting, attendees came together to issue an urgent statement.Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 22 Nov. 2024
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What Types of Bacteria Are Lurking in Your Reusable Water Bottle? According to the Water Quality Association, a not-for-profit organization in the water treatment industry, all drinking water contains microbes or heterotrophic microorganisms, a catch-all term for types of bacteria, mold, or yeast.Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
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Along with working for the organization, Winn has covered the Giants as an analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area since 2013.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Part one of the symposium will take place 4:45-5:30 p.m. June 27 during the Black & Minority Health Fair, when expert panelists will discuss the importance of self-care and how to seek mental health support when needed for seniors and senior caregivers.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 22 June 2024
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The same day, Republican Steve Garvey was at Temple University in Pennsylvania, picking up an award at a women’s sports media symposium.Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Join 3 others in the comments View Comments After Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma criticized China’s banks and financial regulators at a speech in November 2020, Ant Group, a financial affiliate of Alibaba also founded by Ma, was forced to pull its $37 billion IPO at the last minute.Juliana Liu, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Symone Woolridge, who left Milwaukee's WTMJ-TV (Channel 4) Nov. 8, will join Minneapolis Fox affiliate KMSP-TV in December, anchoring the station's 5, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. newscasts.Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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The former defense minister is in the country for annual strategic security consultations.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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With suitable approaches to working with data and integrating AI solutions, all risks can be eliminated at the consultation stage, clarifying all the challenges.Oleksandr Sheremeta, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Celebration turned into tragedy According to Talley, people were gathered in the parking lot for the school’s annual block party, which marks the final large gathering of homecoming weekend.Marquise Francis, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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For the second straight general election, San Diego will be without Election Central, the nonpartisan downtown gathering for election results that had become a genuine civic tradition.Andrew Keatts, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Of course, departments and research institutes are often led by faculty members who continue their scholarly work.Daniel Diermeier, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The race is at a very early stage, said Eric Schickler, co-director of the institute.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Kaushik was speaking at a Knowledge Series seminar which is part of the Film Bazaar project market that sits alongside the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.Patrick Frater, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Sign up for a seminar or class that will encourage you to make a lifestyle change that enriches your life.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Council.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/council. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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