variants or counsellor
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as in consultant
a person who gives advice especially professionally a young couple going to a marriage counselor

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Recent Examples of counselor Under the law, a pregnant woman can pursue a confidential birth by calling a 24/7 hotline and getting referred to a nearby counselor. Alana Semuels, Time, 8 Oct. 2025 Violating the law can yield a $5,000 fine and a suspension and stripping of the counselor’s license. Jared Gans, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025 Bringing the Electra Home Earhart worked at Purdue from 1935 to 1937 as a career counselor and aviation advisor. Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025 But, Bhatia said, sometimes seeking the help of a counselor can be challenging for students. Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for counselor
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  • In 2024, 44% of all large employers covered GLP-1 drugs for obesity, up from 41% in 2023, according to Mercer, a benefits consultant.
    Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
  • In the Sacramento area, for instance, the forecast noted a big drop in business services employment, including tech workers, consultants, lawyers, accountants and architects.
    David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2025
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  • McMahon has gutted the Education Department’s civil rights division, where lawyers and other federal employees work to ensure all students can access public school, free from discrimination.
    Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Prosecutors further expressed concerns about the department's ability to take the case to trial quickly due to problems identifying all the relevant materials that would need to be handed over to Comey's lawyers, sources said.
    Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
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  • Her organization trains advisers, offers consulting services, and develops tools to help families prepare the next generations for wealth by openly discussing values and helping offspring define their own futures.
    Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
  • McMahon has made Meg Kilgannon, who advocates for more Christian leadership in school districts, a top adviser.
    Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
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  • Through his attorney, Gabe Banks of Banks Weaver Law Firm, Tyrese issued a formal statement extending condolences to the Parker family and accepting responsibility for his dogs.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The Jets are now seeking monetary damages from Chen, including costs of suit, and attorneys’ fees.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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  • Bowman could not be reached for comment The money will help the city replace water lines, some of which are 30 to 40 years past their normal life expectancy, according to John Edwards, general counsel and economic development director for Helena-West Helena/Phillips County Port Authority.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2025
  • D’Alimonte spent more than a decade at Paramount Global and its predecessor, Viacom, most recently as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary.
    Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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  • Laurene Allen, an environmental advocate who lives in Merrimack, New Hampshire, where PFNA was one of several forever chemicals discovered in drinking water in 2016, was awaiting the report and is frustrated and enraged by its delay.
    Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Immigrant rights advocates argue injured workers, regardless of their legal status, are entitled to workers' comp under state law.
    Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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  • Tuesday was filled with intensive coaching and mentorship sessions with Walmart and Sam's Club merchants, sourcing experts and past Open Call alumni about scaling up production, improving packaging, and strengthening their financial and operational readiness.
    Serenah McKay, Arkansas Online, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The level of scientific scrutiny and expertise means these documents are trusted by environmental experts around the world.
    Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025

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“Counselor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counselor. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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