senates

plural of senate

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Recent Examples of senates Indiana and Utah have also passed laws limiting the powers of faculty senates, and the University of Kentucky did so on its own initiative, disbanding its university senate and thereby stripping faculty of decision-making power over academic matters. Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for senates
Noun
  • While Texas requires two-thirds of the body to be in attendance for a quorum, Missouri’s legislature only requires a simple majority — and the GOP holds roughly a two-thirds majority in both chambers of the Missouri legislature.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Three commissioners were needed for the meeting; Ralph Rosado and Damian Pardo were the only two who made an appearance in the commission chambers Friday morning.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Features of the mansion and the other priciest metro Phoenix houses to sell in include a 20-car garage, billiards room, pool with a slide and leathered granite countertops.
    Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • But the law doesn’t address similar facilities like screen houses and hoop houses, which feature a metal frame with plastic sheets.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The final days of August and the start of September brought no shortage of high-profile moments, with stars showing up across red carpets, concert halls, and exclusive events.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Liam is in lawn clippings, in church halls and Happy Meal toys.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025

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