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Meanings of council in English
Consulting or decisive insititution, composed of more than one person, national or international, private or public, with different scopes.
Synonyms
Examples for "board"
Examples for "board"
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The new company would list on the main board within 12 months.
2
It said the local board granted its approval in principle last year.
3
The five-member board will likely rule in the case by next year.
4
I ask the student to work some physics problem on the board.
5
Academic says new Fiji constitution takes on board concern about land rights.
Usage of council in English
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Work is expected to start on the new council building next year.
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The High Court last year rejected their challenge to the council's decision.
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However, Mr Haswell said he believed the council's planning approach was misguided.
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That raised an important question for the council consider, the report said.
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Looking at the result of the council's deliberations perhaps they were right.
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However, the council has contacted central government for guidance on the issue.
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Vienna city council said earlier today it would not support the concert.
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However, the approach taken by the council will focus on supporting teachers.
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The Prime Minister also raised concerns about council members' right to veto.
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The council said the public needed to flush their pipes out today.
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In council, in debate, in society, he was all life and energy.
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Diplomats say that situation remains despite the changes in the council membership.
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But it was opposed by several council members, including Britain and France.
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The Ministry of Health said it was disappointed with the council's decision.
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South Wales Police and Swansea council asked people to avoid the area.
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Ms Young said the council had become an unhappy place, lacking leadership.
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Council through the time
Council across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
Ireland
Less common
South Africa
Rare
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