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consult

[kuhn-suhlt, kon-suhlt, kuhn-suhlt] / kənˈsʌlt, ˈkɒn sʌlt, kənˈsʌlt /


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Although the egg cases can be removed without causing pain, Battiston stresses that people should first consult a specialist to avoid accidentally removing the eggs of native mantis species.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

It will consult the Kaba family, who argue there are exceptional circumstances why it should still proceed.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

Under the deal, the two nations agree to consult each other over any "security-related development" that threatens their sovereignty.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

Realizing they were unmoved, he stalled by asking for time to consult on the fee, while calling senior officials at the Kenya Copyright Board.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

Doctor Copeland then went to consult a lawyer with whom he had had dealings before.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

In addition to joining local fire safety advisory boards, Cantey reached out to a mining company she consults for, which specialises in underground refuge chambers.

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

“It’s a closed ecosystem,” said Kenneth Civello, a cardiologist in Baton Rouge, La., who consults for several wearables companies.

From MarketWatch May 28, 2026

Before deciding to pursue an offshore treatment, Chitwood consults his fellow longevity enthusiasts.

From Slate Mar. 30, 2026

Heather Harris-Aguirre, who lives in Florida and works in aviation safety, consults FB travel groups before most vacations.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 25, 2026

He consults his map and for the next few days he follows the routes she has charted for him with a pencil.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

Mr. Kraus consulted cetologists to make the improbable premise plausible, but the visceral poetry is all his, and the father-son story hits home.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Deforestation continues to erode their proposed new habitat, driven particularly by dam projects -- and local residents say they have not been consulted.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

The Scottish government consulted on reforms during the last parliament, but as of yet no firm plans have emerged.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

In response, cruise staff increased cleaning and disinfection procedures, isolated ill passengers and crew members, and consulted with the CDC on sanitation procedures and reporting cases, according to the CDC.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

The muvuki lived near the trading post, where he could be consulted by people from many villages.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

Mr. Burshtein is a principal at Eminence Advisory, an Australian consulting firm.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Before her appointment, and while she was serving on the state Public Utilities Commission, the firm paid her $120,000 in consulting fees.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

For example, you could work 30 hours a week at the bar, then fill in at the yoga studio and take on consulting work when you have the bandwidth or need the extra cash.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

The shift reflects a broader trend of “Made in China” products achieving top quality at lower prices, according to a consulting firm director.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

He thought with a flicker of regret of the snapshots his mother used to send him from Calcutta, of prospective brides who could sing and sew and season lentils without consulting a cookbook.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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