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counsel

[koun-suhl] / ˈkaʊn səl /




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But Reform Wales' shadow counsel General Adrian Mason MS, who represents Clwyd, urged the Welsh government to seek outside help to speed up the process.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

"There is really an incredible grassroots movement against Flock," said Chad Marlow, senior policy counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union, calling its growth "stunning."

From Barron's Aug. 9, 2026

By late July, as Hearn’s defense counsel moved for release of the grand jury transcripts to expose glaring prosecutorial irregularities, Pirro’s case collapsed.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

The law ensures unaccompanied children have legal counsel to represent them in legal proceedings and to protect them from mistreatment, exploitation and trafficking.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

The only one keeping his own counsel was a man in a dark overcoat.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

He counsels letter writers on how to handle a cheating brother, discuss religion with a devout friend, and avoid spiraling over the fear of being single forever.

From Slate Aug. 5, 2026

At the same time, the new “Little House on the Prairie” counsels that independence is more of a tall tale than a reality for a nation healing from the wounds of conflict.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

He warns against expert predictions but counsels that we put faith in the “best gurus.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

As an employment attorney, Oswald counsels many clients who feel their jobs may go away.

From MarketWatch Jun. 3, 2026

A number of us hoisted our defense counsels on our shoulders, which was no easy task in the case of Issy Maisels, for he was such a large man.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

While we have counseled that speculating on earnings reports is gambling, it remains one of the most prevalent pastimes in the stock and options market.

From Barron's Apr. 28, 2026

Don’t wait until you are old to get started, Magnusson counseled.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 19, 2026

Notably, Schmid did not say interest rates should held at current levels like he did in a speech in February, but he still counseled caution.

From MarketWatch Mar. 3, 2026

“Let’s not fold to advocacy pressure … whatever the headlines,” one top executive counseled his colleagues.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 19, 2026

It was better, they counseled, to stay put with friends and family and the familiar life of the sunny South.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield

Young delegates, according to the charity's website, are "counselled by influential political, business and humanitarian leaders", including figures such as Justin Trudeau, Richard Branson, Bob Geldof, Cher, Queen Rania of Jordan and Emma Watson.

From BBC Jan. 19, 2024

With the rattled country shut down for Tisha B'av, the fast day mourning the destruction of two ancient Jewish temples in Jerusalem blamed by the sages on needless infighting, Israelis leaders counselled soul-searching.

From Reuters Jul. 27, 2023

In every family he’d ever counselled, his clients had accepted their own deaths.

From Slate Sep. 24, 2022

They meet once a month after nominations close on 31 January each year, counselled by a group of permanent advisers and other experts.

From The Guardian Oct. 8, 2021

But Squealer counselled them to avoid rash actions and trust in Comrade Napoleon’s strategy.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell

But for now, Chris and Diarra are in counseling.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

Parents and children received dietary counseling and nutrition education from the time the children were 7 months old through early adulthood.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

“Recipients must incorporate reproductive goals counseling as a core component of program implementation,” the new guidelines read.

From Slate Jul. 28, 2026

She tried everything—an inpatient eating-disorder program, antidepressants, psychiatry, nutrition counseling and group therapy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

“It’s definitely more complicated, given the cultural scripts we’ve all grown up with,” said Woolner, who has a master’s degree in counseling and radiates a thoughtful sincerity.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

Under UK law, fertility clinics must offer counselling before treatment, but it need not be free or ongoing.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

Khan said he has been in touch with Hania's family, and that the school was providing counselling support to staff and students.

From BBC Jun. 15, 2026

Charlotte was diagnosed with PAS and needed counselling after replaying the haemorrhage "over and over" in her mind.

From BBC Jun. 13, 2026

Bartlett, from Kent, said anti-depressants and counselling helped with particularly difficult bouts of anxiety and depression, but it was a chance experience on a recent holiday to Wales that helped turn things around.

From BBC Jun. 9, 2026

But the Babylonian asip or “prophet” was not an astrologer; he left to others the interpretation of the stars, and contented himself with counselling or foretelling the destinies of men.

From The Religions of Ancient Egypt and Babylonia by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)




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