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council

[kaun-suhl] / ˈkaʊn səl /


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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

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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