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as in meetings
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
a war council attended by the top commanders of each of the armed services
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as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
the neighborhood council decided to campaign for a new park
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as in seminars
a meeting featuring a group discussion
summoned to a council to discuss ways that the state could improve medical care for the elderly
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as in discussions
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
an unscheduled council in the judge's chambers
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Recent Examples of councils
Advisory councils and ad hoc committees of external scientists approve new research priorities, provide a second-level review of grants, and advise the agency in setting scientific directions.
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Mark Histed,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Despite the cuts, the 2026 budget includes about $900,000 in new spending on a data practices team, technology, cyber-security and support for neighborhood district councils.
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Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
16 June 2026
How such a system could be replicated in a nation of tens or hundreds of millions is unclear, although Landemore sees encouraging signs in advisory citizen councils that have been convened in Canada, Ireland, Iceland, and France.
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Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
The median base salary for councils across peer cities was $78,707, according to the Columbus compensation commission.
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Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
The auditor’s report also noted that four of the Department of Agriculture’s 12 boards, councils, or working groups did not file their schedule of regular meetings with the Secretary of State.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2026
Voters are also electing members of local government councils.
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ABC News,
1 June 2026
However, the sheriff’s association is becoming proactive and urges departments to have agreements with county councils regarding the use of commissary funds.
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Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
Germany operates through a similar structure involving works councils.
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Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Mark Histed,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Despite the cuts, the 2026 budget includes about $900,000 in new spending on a data practices team, technology, cyber-security and support for neighborhood district councils.
—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
16 June 2026
How such a system could be replicated in a nation of tens or hundreds of millions is unclear, although Landemore sees encouraging signs in advisory citizen councils that have been convened in Canada, Ireland, Iceland, and France.
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Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
The median base salary for councils across peer cities was $78,707, according to the Columbus compensation commission.
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Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
The auditor’s report also noted that four of the Department of Agriculture’s 12 boards, councils, or working groups did not file their schedule of regular meetings with the Secretary of State.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2026
Voters are also electing members of local government councils.
—
ABC News,
1 June 2026
However, the sheriff’s association is becoming proactive and urges departments to have agreements with county councils regarding the use of commissary funds.
—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
Germany operates through a similar structure involving works councils.
—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for councils
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Meanwhile, community meetings about data centers are growing contentious, with police arresting a farmer in Oklahoma, three women in Wisconsin and a man in California.
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Islamabad says Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, accompanied Sharif at the meetings.
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Two legal aid organizations filed the lawsuit Thursday, calling for answers from the government over the policies and changes related to DACA renewal requests, including data on current average processing times, renewals and the length of time to process them.
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Various organizations and even civilian volunteers have also joined rescue efforts.
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Fellows convened in Los Angeles for several days of meetings, seminars, and networking events in the fall, followed by weekly virtual workshops featuring industry leaders, including Lilly Wachowski and Mark Duplass.
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Instead of focusing only on game drives and Big Five sightings, the experience can also include tracking wildlife, reading animal behavior, understanding subtle signs in the landscape, sleeping out under the stars, astronomy lessons and wildlife seminars.
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And in late 2025, Grady took on Meta (formerly called Facebook), including its affiliates Instagram and Whatsapp, for allowing fraudulent Chinese investment scams on its platforms.
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon The discussions at the Swiss resort of Bürgenstock marked the first negotiations since Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding last week to end their conflict and extend a shaky ceasefire for at least 60 days.
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The diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity to describe private discussions, said talks included clarifying what Iran meant by recent statements about the Strait of Hormuz.
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At fan gatherings, drones are barred within a 1-nautical-mile radius and up to 1,000 feet above ground level.
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Despite the trio's famous parents, the youngest Brodericks have managed to mostly stay out of the spotlight, except for public family gatherings like a January 2026 book launch for composer Marc Shaiman.
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But prevention begins much earlier — with whether people feel connected to their communities, invested in civic life and seen by the institutions that serve them.
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Undergraduate tuition and fees at Texas public institutions have remained frozen since 2023.
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There had always been a party element to the Red44 conferences, but now, in Chicago, the group was finally reaching a breaking point, partly owing to explosive growth on Burdette’s side of the business.
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The Big 12 owned the 2026 NBA draft like few conferences in recent years.
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“Councils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/councils. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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