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council

[koun-suhl] / ˈkaʊn səl /


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Each of the 32 boroughs across the capital will elect a new council.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Under Maine’s bill, the state government would create a council to examine the impact of large data centers on the state and ratepayers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The council is also putting on parent workshops, special training for teachers and nursery staff, and putting up information in pharmacies, GP surgeries, and community hubs.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 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

In the center of the council room, my backpack twitches.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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