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by the board



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The resolution to reappoint Chandrasekharan, while approved by the board, could be defeated at the company's Annual General Meeting as Tata Trusts is likely to vote against it, putting a question mark over his future.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

Staff are now working to draft language to prohibit the fabrication of engineered-stone countertops and similar products, which will need to be reviewed by stakeholders and approved by the board before it can be implemented.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

The hearing on Thursday is part of a series hosted by the board at venues around the city in which the board hears testimony from members of the public, from both renters and landlords.

From Salon Jun. 13, 2026

Manifold was removed by the board over serious concerns about governance and conduct, BP said.

From The Wall Street Journal May 27, 2026

When, finally, I came to the lunch bar where I’d bolted the “Coney Island Red-Hots” on Monday, I decided to let my reservation at the Hotel Windsor go by the board.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger




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