as in standing committee
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Recent Examples of steering committee
Joining Tessicini and Oh-Surh on the fundraiser steering committee were The Heights’ general manager Paul Devine, Julie Stone, Margery Swanson, Bud Taylor (who served as the event’s master of ceremonies and auctioneer), Charmaine Jennings and Olivia Stewart.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Both are members of the Global Sumud Flotilla’s steering committee, whose mission is to break Israel’s naval blockade and bring humanitarian aid to the Palestinian territory.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
District leaders said the plan was developed over more than a year with input from a citizen steering committee and dozens of public meetings.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Winners are plucked by a steering committee that zeroes in on recipients based on biography, impact and visionary practices.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Both are members of the Global Sumud Flotilla’s steering committee, whose mission is to break Israel’s naval blockade and bring humanitarian aid to the Palestinian territory.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
District leaders said the plan was developed over more than a year with input from a citizen steering committee and dozens of public meetings.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Winners are plucked by a steering committee that zeroes in on recipients based on biography, impact and visionary practices.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steering committee
Noun
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The most notable change to the new Central Committee list was the exclusion of Choe Ryong Hae, chairman of the standing committee of the Supreme People’s Assembly, who during an earlier part of Kim’s rule was seen as the second most powerful individual in Pyongyang.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Minority, a congressional standing committee dating back to 1946 responsible for documenting the economic conditions of the U.S., details how a sharp drop in Canadian tourism is hitting every U.S. state along the northern border.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
10 Dec. 2025
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After a staff and subcommittee review, the Parks and Community Enrichment Commission will issue a recommendation to the council, which is slated to adopt the new name in October or November.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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The chairman, an Ohio Republican, wants Goodell to offer testimony via a five-minute opening statement and respond to further questions from subcommittee members.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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