council
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The children, who are all in school apart from the youngest, were made wards of court in England and the council had been trying to bring them back through the courts in Pakistan.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Howe Institute think tank’s business-cycle council, the recognized arbiter of declaring a recession, said it was premature to describe the current downturn as such because it lacked depth and diffusion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Nawrocki has already consulted with the council of the order and says he will decide whether to revoke the honour "in due course".
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Appearing last month in Sherman Oaks, she said she would not, as mayor, stand in the way of council members who are looking to create new no-camping zones in their districts.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Between her work with the dog rescue she volunteers with, her charity work for the MS Foundation, and her position on student council, she’s always in the midst of planning something.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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