committees

plural of committee
as in panels
a select group of persons assigned to consider or take action on some matter a committee in charge of planning the organization's annual Christmas party

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Recent Examples of committees Moskowitz took in another $225,000 from political committees such as PACs. Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026 Rowan has primarily donated to Republican candidates and GOP political committees and groups. Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026 Political committees often will secure tickets to a popular sporting contest or concert, then invite donors to spend big to attend the event with the politician. Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 Republican super PACs and party committees are also well-resourced. Will Lennon, ABC News, 17 July 2026 Like that earlier landmark law, this effort enjoys broad bipartisan support and requires coordination across multiple committees. Patrick McHenry, Fortune, 16 July 2026 Contribution limits are lifted when a candidate’s self-funding or spending from independent expenditure committees adds up to more than $100,000 in an election cycle. Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026 Both are already chairmen of other important committees, though. Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 12 July 2026 Strong governance and guidance generally require dedicated roles, such as AI ethics officers and review committees. Scott Francis, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
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Noun
  • This continuous tracking makes sure the panels remain face-to-face with the sun throughout the day.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
  • Michael Rubenstein/Northwestern University View gallery - 5 images Engineers at Northwestern University have built a drone that vanishes without camouflage or transparent panels.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
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  • That process typically starts before agencies submit proposals to the commissions, though not in the case of the fencing (or the arch, which was already approved by one commission).
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 16 July 2026
  • The show questions whether Munch’s public commissions celebrated workers or simply created an appealing image for industry.
    George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026
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  • If Democrats regain control of the House this fall, DeGette could lead one of the most powerful subcommittees in Congress.
    Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
  • According to the spokesperson, the CSU’s Generative AI Advisory Committee and its three subcommittees unanimously recommended renewing the contract.
    Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026

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“Committees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committees. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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