standing committees

Definition of standing committeesnext
plural of standing committee

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standing committees
subcommittees
Noun
  • During this session, cabinet members and other administration officials are appearing in front of budget review subcommittees to make their case for funding.
    Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
  • The statement discusses the incumbent’s involvement with other local planning groups and subcommittees in addition to LJCPA.
    Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Standing committees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standing%20committees. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

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