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consult

[kuhn-suhlt, kon-suhlt, kuhn-suhlt] / kənˈsʌlt, ˈkɒn sʌlt, kənˈsʌlt /


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Before your son breaks ground on this house, consult an experienced estate-planning attorney.

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

He’ll likely consult with others in his office, but ultimately it’s his decision to make about whether to retry the case.

From Slate Sep. 4, 2026

Her intervention came as the government continued to consult on how to financially support families and unpaid carers looking after ill children.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

If you want predictions, ask a mystic or consult your Magic 8 Ball.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

He did not consult an architect, although a fine one, a Scotsman named A. A. Frazier, had an office in the building that housed Holton’s store.

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

Arne Olson, a senior partner with Energy and Environmental Economics who consults on California’s energy planning, said replacing the plant with clean energy may have looked “eminently doable in 2016,” and is probably feasible today.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

The 67-year-old breast cancer survivor, who consults on sustainable textiles and runs a small farmers market, would never have her own property sprayed with pesticides, but admits to having envied neighbors who did.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

That’s important because the Fed consults these readings to help it set interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

He told MarketWatch that he still consults with Nicholas Galluccio, who was the portfolio manager of the fund from 2008 until Gabelli took over.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

Plutarch nods to Cressida, who consults a clipboard.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

"Having consulted with my family...I will not be putting my name forward," he said, despite "a majority" of the party's MSs backing him to take over.

From BBC Sep. 20, 2026

Law school faculty said Frenk had neither consulted organizers before issuing his statement nor attended the event.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2026

We’re hoping that the public, which was never consulted on whether it wanted to reorganize life this way, is at least dragging politicians somewhat in our direction.

From Slate Sep. 12, 2026

She consulted on a study by Corebridge Financial that found that 60% of retirees had more money now than when they stopped working, while 14% had about the same.

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

He consulted his list and called out, “In third place, Novice Tatting, Miss Calpurnia Virginia Tate!”

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

California’s share of U.S. post-production employment has fallen from 53% to 42% over the last 13 years, according to CVL Economics, an economic consulting firm tied to California Post Alliance.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

I recently met with Craig Richey of consulting firm Accenture and the software company BlackLine’s CFO Patrick Villanova, who both spoke about what they say is an evolving landscape.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

The first group of eight will make the trip later this month, with Timby's Irish boyfriend consulting on the itinerary.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

Indeed, a White House official told ProPublica that Dans’ consulting work did not constitute a conflict of interest for that very reason.

From Salon Sep. 16, 2026

Mo had to keep consulting the map he had bought, but finally the right name appeared on a sign.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke




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