by the board

Example Sentences

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The price increase was agreed by the board in February to deal with "long-standing" financial pressures.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Many of the complaints have been dismissed by the board, after investigations by Georgia’s Republican secretary of state.

From Salon • Feb. 10, 2026

In 2025, I believe, with one exception, dozens and dozens of cases and opinions issued by the board almost uniformly narrowed the protections available to noncitizens.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2026

Wilson was given guidelines by the board that included, “Don’t give people advice unless they ask for it,” and, “Work through the CEO, not around the CEO,” the Journal reported at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

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