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counsel

[kaun-suhl] / ˈkaʊn səl /




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Jimmy Biblarz, who served as a senior advisor and campaign counsel to Raman’s mayoral campaign, said he is prepared to launch a campaign if a special election is called.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026

Tim Teter, Nvidia’s general counsel, reached out to BIS head Jeffrey Kessler, a little-known government official who wields influence over a broad portfolio of trade relationships, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

The family's counsel said Lee was "highly intelligent" and a "talented musician" who enjoyed spending time with his friends and skateboarding.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

The United Nations's human rights office called the imposition of harsh penalties on the activists "deeply concerning", noting that "Au was not represented by counsel of his choice".

From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026

I know that with your counsel and good judgment, we will soon see the day when the enemy are forced to go elsewhere and leave Redwall in peace.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

He counsels aspiring writers to convert all of life into potential material.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026

A proponent of long-term investing, Buffett counsels us to exercise patience and stick with carefully chosen stocks over the long haul.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 7, 2026

Advice columnist Steffi Cao counsels a letter writer who fears she has no game.

From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2026

In 1997, McLean met three of the counsels who had appeared before the 1967 tribunal and asked why no legal action was taken.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

On the morning of March 14 counsels for the defense again stood before Judge Tate, there on this occasion to plead for a postponement of the trial, which was then eight days distant.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

He said he counseled her, “Honestly, if I were you, I’d reconsider.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Experience: Bruno said he attended community college and as a therapist has counseled children, adults and families.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Advisers counseled Sheinbaum to stay cool and engage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026

While we have counseled that speculating on earnings reports is gambling, it remains one of the most prevalent pastimes in the stock and options market.

From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026

If the doctor counseled patience, his words didn’t leave an impression.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

When the conflict erupted, Mr Younis immediately counselled her to travel towards the Egyptian border and wait for an opportunity to cross.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2023

With the rattled country shut down for Tisha B'av, the fast day mourning the destruction of two ancient Jewish temples in Jerusalem blamed by the sages on needless infighting, Israelis leaders counselled soul-searching.

From Reuters ● Jul. 27, 2023

In every family he’d ever counselled, his clients had accepted their own deaths.

From Slate ● Sep. 24, 2022

They meet once a month after nominations close on 31 January each year, counselled by a group of permanent advisers and other experts.

From The Guardian ● Oct. 8, 2021

‘And yet you counselled me not to adventure on the road that I had chosen, because it is perilous?’

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien

As for Medicare, you can easily obtain free, unbiased counseling through your State Health Insurance Assistance Program, and you should not rely on insurance agents who are likely receiving commissions for signing up enrollees.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

Other Franklin parents have focused on counseling efforts and have not supported a police presence.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Local governments and universities have launched programs including career counseling, vocational training and AI-related courses aimed at preparing students for a changing labor market.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

The latest version of the legislation includes an "industry transition framework" including potential job placement, training, career counseling, and financial compensation for those involved in the business.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

“She’ll get one-on-one attention, counseling, and a first-rate education.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

But first, she had to undergo six months of genetic counselling.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

The former serviceman and mountain leader said many people found it easier to open up outdoors than in a traditional counselling setting.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

The agency will support member states "from early identification and voluntary return counselling to carrying out return operations and providing reintegration assistance", Brussels said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

Frome Birth Talk provided counselling to more than 155 mothers in 2026, but charity chiefs warn they will have to cut back on support unless they can raise £10,000 by Sunday.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

I am not counselling young gentlemen to run away with young ladies from boarding-schools, my dear.

From A Charming Fellow, Volume II (of 3) by Frances Eleanor Trollope


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