agendas

Definition of agendasnext
plural of agenda
as in schedules
a listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play) unless your proposal is on the meeting's agenda, it won't be addressed

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Recent Examples of agendas Lobbyists and lawmakers only have 40 days to push their agendas. Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026 In a moment when even humanitarian work around these regions can be wrenched by bad-faith political agendas, Mustafa’s framing of the purpose of Saturday’s show was savvy and measured. Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026 Spanberger has provided a disquieting preview of progressives’ affordability agendas elsewhere. Judge Glock, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026 Over the past decade, UAE and Saudi agendas in the country diverged, leading them to support rival factions. Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026 In most states, those determinations will begin in January, when legislatures convene and governors lay out their agendas. David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026 But Bacerra said this year, OCFA staff pulled the item off their November agendas, despite the board not traditionally holding meetings in December due to the difficulty in reaching a quorum during the holidays. Sean Emery, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026 Unlike local gangs, however, these groups maintain articulated political agendas, even if those agendas remain largely oriented toward Colombia. Rebecca Hanson, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026 They’re owned by whatever shadowy people, right, who have their own agendas in whatever, who are using your money. David Frum, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
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Noun
  • In the clip of the fake date, the agent explains Secret Service shift schedules and the formations that agents walk in when Vance is out and about.
    Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Talk about availability, then ask for a plan that fits everyone’s schedules.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The continent’s flagship tournament will move to this new rhythm from 2028, aligning with European football calendars, after years of lobbying from Western club managers who complained their top African players were unavailable during AFCON season.
    Martin K.N Siele, semafor.com, 6 Jan. 2026
  • College students at the University of Oklahoma or Oklahoma State University can enjoy the days off for a little longer, but can also start marking their calendars for this year's spring break.
    Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Southwestern President Mark Sanchez told the committee Tuesday that his school and its collaborators need to introduce an array of bachelor’s degree programs to help meet the needs of students and employers in South County, home to 500,000 people.
    Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Apple will continue to offer the programs on the Mac App Store as one-time software purchases.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • However, these boat routes can be limited, and buying tickets on-site has historically been unreliable due to shifting timetables.
    Maria Williams, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Every previous rebuild involved a general manager and coach on uneven timetables with no concern over which job was more important.
    Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026

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“Agendas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agendas. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.

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