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consult

[kuhn-suhlt, kon-suhlt, kuhn-suhlt] / kənˈsʌlt, ˈkɒn sʌlt, kənˈsʌlt /


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This was reduced to three weeks after he agreed to consult a sports psychologist.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

If the company upholds its decision, he should then file a complaint with his state’s insurance department and/or consult an attorney who specializes in property-insurance disputes.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

Ukrainians consult them to track potential Russian attacks, like people check weather applications for storms but with less certainty, shorter warning, and deadly stakes.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

It was Straus who believed legal action might keep agriculture on the peninsula and suggested the Nimans consult an attorney.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Before Otto could consult his pad for a possible solution, a mighty racket sounded outside.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles

Asked about the meeting, a State Department spokesperson said the agency regularly consults with a range of outside voices, and that officials’ engagement with a person or group doesn’t constitute an endorsement of views.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

The 67-year-old breast cancer survivor, who consults on sustainable textiles and runs a small farmers market, would never have her own property sprayed with pesticides, but admits to having envied neighbors who did.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

In addition to joining local fire safety advisory boards, Cantey reached out to a mining company she consults for, which specialises in underground refuge chambers.

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

“It’s a closed ecosystem,” said Kenneth Civello, a cardiologist in Baton Rouge, La., who consults for several wearables companies.

From MarketWatch May 28, 2026

“Are you all right . . .” He consults his notes.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

Police said all involved parties had been consulted about their decision.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

It was one of the key topics when captains, coaches, referees and other stakeholders were consulted in the summer.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

“One solution is not going to solve it for everyone, but a system of different ones hopefully will for most of them,” said Rodriguez, an architect consulted on previous Games before working with LA28.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Bill Plaschke should have consulted with his colleague Laurence Darmiento before writing his ill-informed column on the sale of the Lakers.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

When Bernard arrived, we consulted briefly at the counsel table before a bailiff asked us to go back to the judge's chambers.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

Ken Dychtwald, the 76-year-old co-founder and CEO of the AgeWave consulting and research firm, said one challenge as you turn the corner into your 70s is asking yourself: “Is this an ascent or a descent?”

From MarketWatch Aug. 23, 2026

The Rocha case has been the "most difficult" of Sheinbaum's administration, David Mora, an analyst with the Crisis Group consulting firm, told AFP.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

Now, people might take “mini-retirements” where they leave the workforce for a couple of years and then return, or they might leave a full-time job and “leisurely” work with part-time or consulting gigs.

From MarketWatch Aug. 21, 2026

Healthcare costs are set for their steepest increase in at least two decades, with employers bracing for an 11% jump in prices next year, according to a new estimate from a benefits consulting firm.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

Klein ran a consulting firm in Ohio and wrote a book called Sources of Power, which is one of the classic works on decision making.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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