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council

[koun-suhl] / ˈkaʊn səl /


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There was a lengthy debate on the street sign issue at the council monthly meeting at City Hall.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

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

Given that support was only just above the 15% threshold, it was decided at committee stage not to proceed with the new sign, and this was narrowly agreed by the full council.

From BBC • 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

“And you, Fflewddur,” Taran cried, as the bard dismounted, “I’ve missed you. Do you know what the council is about? That’s why you’re here, isn’t it? And Doli, too?”

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander