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council

[koun-suhl] / ˈkaʊn səl /


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Raman, a Los Angeles City Council member, called for further streamlining of the permitting process for rebuilds as well, including by creating a wide set of preapproved, fire-resistant building plans.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The findings were submitted to Manchester Civil Justice Centre as part of the 2025 legal action by Trafford Council, which resulted in the injunction in May last year.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Nickolay Mladenov, the board's high representative for Gaza, will present the report to the UN Security Council Thursday.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The trade deal “is expected to serve as a platform to continue engaging with the U.S. to lower tariffs and cooperate closely on shared challenges,” the European Council said Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

He and Mother set up a Family Council, patterned after an employer-employee board.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey




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