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[koun-suhl] / ˈkaʊn səl /




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But Reform Wales' shadow counsel General Adrian Mason MS, who represents Clwyd, urged the Welsh government to seek outside help to speed up the process.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

"There is really an incredible grassroots movement against Flock," said Chad Marlow, senior policy counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union, calling its growth "stunning."

From Barron's Aug. 9, 2026

Apple said in its filing Monday that OpenAI didn’t respond to messages to its general counsel or to a letter articulating concerns about trade secrets leaking and asking to discuss possible remedies.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

The law ensures unaccompanied children have legal counsel to represent them in legal proceedings and to protect them from mistreatment, exploitation and trafficking.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

His appointment as corporation counsel should have occurred by now.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

At the same time, the new “Little House on the Prairie” counsels that independence is more of a tall tale than a reality for a nation healing from the wounds of conflict.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

He warns against expert predictions but counsels that we put faith in the “best gurus.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

As an employment attorney, Oswald counsels many clients who feel their jobs may go away.

From MarketWatch Jun. 3, 2026

The benchmark index will get there, Goldman counsels, thanks to strong corporate earnings and other bullish factors.

From Barron's Jun. 3, 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

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

Mulqueen has counseled couples where one party retires and expects much more attention now that they are home more.

From MarketWatch Apr. 23, 2026

Don’t wait until you are old to get started, Magnusson counseled.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 19, 2026

Still, some Democrats counseled restraint in interpreting the results.

From Salon Feb. 3, 2026

She told herself she must endure it in the way her mother and Kabuo’s mother counseled her and not struggle against those larger forces that could not be struggled against.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

Young delegates, according to the charity's website, are "counselled by influential political, business and humanitarian leaders", including figures such as Justin Trudeau, Richard Branson, Bob Geldof, Cher, Queen Rania of Jordan and Emma Watson.

From BBC Jan. 19, 2024

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

But Squealer counselled them to avoid rash actions and trust in Comrade Napoleon’s strategy.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell

But for now, Chris and Diarra are in counseling.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

Parents and children received dietary counseling and nutrition education from the time the children were 7 months old through early adulthood.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

“Recipients must incorporate reproductive goals counseling as a core component of program implementation,” the new guidelines read.

From Slate Jul. 28, 2026

Of the students surveyed after receiving services, Safe at Home indicated that 99% reported feeling safer and 93% said they used the tools they learned in counseling.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

He is a school counselor and listening is a big part of counseling.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

"Men tell us it can happen across services - in how care is delivered, in fertility clinics and in counselling."

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

Loss of privacy is one of the most common issues adult children face when they live with their parents, says Dr Fenia Christodoulidi, head of training and consultancy at counselling service Relate.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

Khan said he has been in touch with Hania's family, and that the school was providing counselling support to staff and students.

From BBC Jun. 15, 2026

Nearby to the training booths, other stations offered tea, psychological counselling services and medical support, while loudspeakers broadcast speeches, chants, and eulogies for slain military commanders.

From Barron's May 19, 2026

It is clear, however, that the cardinal went as far as possible in counselling the submission of the spiritual to the civil power.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" by Various




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