council
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Residents learned of the project just nine days before a scheduled city council vote in mid-February.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
The council said temperature can impact the way the bridge moves and was the "likely cause" of the change on Wednesday, when temperatures in London reached 25C.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
The council also claimed the policy had helped to save £399,000 in agency worker fees.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Bass is seeking reelection in the city’s June 2 primary, in which the high cost of housing in Los Angeles has emerged as an issue in the mayoral and council district contests.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Behind the scenes, one conversation at a time, Khrushchev lined up alliances against Beria within the Presidium—the council of top Soviet officials.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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Bridge to Terabithia
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