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charter

[chahr-ter] / ˈtʃɑr tər /




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Mr. Klein rightly points out that Ms. Hannah-Jones ignored the availability of high-performing charter schools as an option for New York City families who are unhappy with their neighborhood schools.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

The task force’s work could be extended beyond 120 days if necessary or have its functions transferred to a government agency, its charter says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

The task force’s charter document states it will “develop plans for responding to SI-enabled threats to our society, while preventing overregulation and regulatory capture that would stifle innovation and competition.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

McOsker said the change makes the number of signatures needed for referendums and voter initiatives consistent in the city charter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Luma had gotten Bien into a nearby charter school that focused on immigrants and refugees.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

We probably go on five to six charters a year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Judge Russell disputes this view of Oklahoma charters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

The businesses tied to outdoor leisure that are expected to benefit include golf courses, outdoor entertainment venues and providers of fishing charters.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

They point, essentially, to test scores that are lower than the state average, lower than other charters and lower than nearby district-operated “comparison” schools.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

Shelly said, “I’ve known Paine since back when he and Dusty used to fish charters out of Ted’s. He was always a gentleman—your daddy, 1 mean, not Dusty.”

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen

Charities step in to help some people leave on chartered planes, as well as via long, excruciating journeys on overcrowded trains and buses.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

Instead, the chartered bank would be able to issue and manage cryptocurrencies and digital assets.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

Upon final approval, World Liberty Trust will operate as a federally chartered national trust bank.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

The Joyjatra, chartered by a Singapore-based company, was marooned for nearly four months.

From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026

After one of my meetings, I went back to Reagan National Airport to meet Barack, who was due in on a chartered flight from Chicago.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

The OCC is responsible for chartering national banks and ensuring they remain financially stable.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Vessels still are likely to encounter “port congestion,” as well as chartering and scheduling disruptions, said Sean Pribyl, a maritime attorney at Holland & Knight.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 2026

The coalition he belongs to is chartering buses to bring protesters from across California for Monday's game and is hoping to have "40- to 50,000 people" around the stadium, he said.

From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026

For example, Epstein discusses chartering a plane from Scotland for the redacted user in the chat, and offers praise for their "Oxford speech".

From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2025

He proposed chartering a tramp and bringing the consignment to Pangawani.

From The Wireless Officer by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman




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