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council

[koun-suhl] / ˈkaʊn səl /


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Members of the governing council, which is responsible for rate-setting policy, said one of two scenarios are likely to unfold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The council decided by 29 votes to 28 against putting up the sign.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The seven members of the central bank’s governing council, led by Gov. Tiff Macklem, agreed they could be patient in deciding how to respond to the economic fallout from the war in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

A survey of the street showed that, under council rules, there was the necessary support for the sign – 15% or more – but it was decided not to go ahead with it.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Talis was on the phone in a flash, hammering out a plan with the other council members.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega