council
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
And Chris Birt of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation says the "elephant in the room" is what he calls the lack of any serious plans to reform the "regressive" council tax.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
But Bass and every council member and all their successors need to be reminded that a civic sense of intractability is a dangerous thing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
For the past two years Györ has had an independent mayor and deputy mayor, but Fidesz still has a majority on the local council.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
A city in Missouri recently ousted every incumbent council member who supported a data center project in favor of candidates who opposed it.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
The charter says instead of a president and a council, we will have one governor to rule us.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
Vocabulary lists containing council
Some Tricky Homonyms
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Commonly Confused Words, List 1
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Bridge to Terabithia
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
