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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 symposiums
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 affiliates
a local unit of an organization
the scout's own council chose to ignore the national organization's discriminatory policies
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as in consultations
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
Zourabichvili was elected by popular vote, but Georgia has approved constitutional changes that abolished the direct election of the president and replaced it with a vote by a 300-seat electoral college consisting of members of parliament, municipal councils and regional legislatures.
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Sophiko Megrelidze, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
For legal experts, make sure they’re registered with any local legal councils.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Establishing employee resource groups (ERGs) or councils focused on the needs of employees with disabilities can provide a direct line to decision-makers, ensuring that their concerns are heard and addressed.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The product brings in about $800 million a year, with the proceeds financing the bulk of the operations of regional councils.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024
The goal is to reach Stage 2, where proof systems become fully trustless and security councils intervene only for provable bugs.
—Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Their open bloodlust, shaved heads, and clandestine rituals evoke many strains of white supremacy, from neo-Nazis to skinheads to frat houses to citizens’ councils.
—Stephen Kearse, The Atlantic, 15 Oct. 2024
Smart companies are implementing internal advisory councils to guide how AI is used within the organization.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
It has also been commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA), the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) and the MU to research the impact of policies and interaction with the police, councils, venues and promoters on Black, Asian and ethnically diverse music events.
—Mark Sutherland, Variety, 7 Oct. 2024
Sophiko Megrelidze, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
For legal experts, make sure they’re registered with any local legal councils.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Establishing employee resource groups (ERGs) or councils focused on the needs of employees with disabilities can provide a direct line to decision-makers, ensuring that their concerns are heard and addressed.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The product brings in about $800 million a year, with the proceeds financing the bulk of the operations of regional councils.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024
The goal is to reach Stage 2, where proof systems become fully trustless and security councils intervene only for provable bugs.
—Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Their open bloodlust, shaved heads, and clandestine rituals evoke many strains of white supremacy, from neo-Nazis to skinheads to frat houses to citizens’ councils.
—Stephen Kearse, The Atlantic, 15 Oct. 2024
Smart companies are implementing internal advisory councils to guide how AI is used within the organization.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
It has also been commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA), the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) and the MU to research the impact of policies and interaction with the police, councils, venues and promoters on Black, Asian and ethnically diverse music events.
—Mark Sutherland, Variety, 7 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for councils
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Success will increasingly depend on how well organizations can balance the deployment of emerging technologies with the human expertise needed to maximize their potential.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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To achieve this alignment between teams, organizations should establish regular cross-functional meetings between IT and OT teams.Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This tier provides personalized consultations, relocation guides and resources, as well as workshops on mental wellness, self-care and cultural adjustment.Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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In a hospital setting, patients often undergo numerous diagnostic procedures, including lab tests, imaging and specialist consultations, which drive up the cost of care.Jiang Li, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Our financial institution customers are currently investing in advanced technology and analytics to protect consumers and the institutions themselves from fraudsters.Craig Costigan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to those strategies, look for more colleges to tighten their financial belts in order bring expenses into line with what’s likely to be reduced revenue, particularly at those private institutions that depend heavily on tuition dollars to fund their operations.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Dedicated to the agricultural prowess of Napa Valley, these informational seminars provide insight into a wide range of topics spanning from the history of the Oakville American Viticultural Area to the inner workings of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the region’s most renowned varietals.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company even attends two seminars each year with their franchisees to help connect with them.Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The reprogrammed cells were injected into a mouse embryo, resulting in a chimeric mouse with physical traits derived from both the donor embryo and the reprogrammed stem cells.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Over time, these mechanisms were co-opted by multicellular organisms to facilitate the development of specialized cells and tissues.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While 83% of entrepreneurs agree that wealth should support family goals, only 26% have initiated meaningful discussions on wealth transfer.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The discussions were disclosed as part of a behind-closed-doors Nevada court case, during which Rupert Murdoch failed in an attempt to alter his family trust in favor of his eldest son Lachlan Murdoch.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The transition supports the development of environmentally sustainable economies and societies.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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With aging populations becoming a global challenge, tools like AgeXtend could redefine how societies approach health and wellness.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Their investor conferences and road shows could be worth hundreds of new investor touchpoints every year.Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The event will feature conferences, pitching sessions, and exhibitions focusing on deep tech, inbound innovation, and SIS (Sustainable Innovation by Startup).Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Councils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/councils. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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