council
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Earlier attacks on the Southern Bridge prompted Kyiv's defence council to hold a crisis meeting on Friday.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
He was speaking after Kyiv's defence council held a crisis meeting, following new Russian strikes on a key bridge that caused traffic chaos.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
The position goes to whoever has had the longest run on the council without being president.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
As he stepped toward the seated council, the former Minnesota Viking was arrested by police and carried away, to cheers from supporters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
“If I was man enough to sit with you in council and to come this far, I am man enough to ride with your warriors.”
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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Neighborhood Council Coalition’s subcommission on charter reform, said there was “no substantive change” to neighborhood councils in the amendment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
In a memo, City Administrative Officer Matt Szabo said that locking in spending for certain city departments would reduce the options available to future councils.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Many cities, including Long Beach, San Diego and Sacramento, have councils that meet just once a week, McOsker noted, adding that the council still could meet more frequently if needed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
While the current fee per night is fixed, councils could also charge more in future if they go through a consultation process and give 12 months' notice.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
I could now be admitted to the councils of the community; my words would be taken seriously.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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