council

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The seven members of the central bank’s governing council, led by Gov. Tiff Macklem, agreed they could be patient in deciding how to respond to the economic fallout from the war in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Members of the governing council, which is responsible for rate-setting policy, said one of two scenarios are likely to unfold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

A survey of the street showed that, under council rules, there was the necessary support for the sign – 15% or more – but it was decided not to go ahead with it.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

"Parents of children offered a place at Paxman Academy can make an application for school transport, and if the child is eligible under our transport policy, the council would provide it," it said.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

In fact, only seven of the ten cardinals sitting as the council of the Inquisition signed the sentence, with Barberini among the three who refused.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin