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charter

[chahr-ter] / ˈtʃɑr tər /




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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

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 shall act as a coordinating body to ensure that the U.S. remains at the forefront of SI development while protecting the American people,” the task force charter states.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

“The charter isn’t supposed to be changed to make your life more convenient.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Adams was fully prepared to include Jefferson as a charter member of the natural aristocracy that made and then secured the American Revolution.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

In the past, trust charters have been used by businesses such as insurance companies and payroll processors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 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

The comparison with other charters is imperfect as well because other charters have an opt-in admissions process and tend to attract motivated families that research their options and seek out particular schools.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026

Private drivers wait at the pier to shuttle guests to snorkeling trips, cooking classes or even helicopter charters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

“There’s two village charters within walking distance—I checked the directory on the Net—and the Central Academy is just a short drive.”

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson

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

The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a nonprofit chartered by Congress to engage the public in protecting historic sites, says the ballroom project violates federal law.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

Coast Guard investigators are also determining whether the boat was illegally chartered.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

Keith Stoffel had chartered it for his wife, Dorothy, taking advantage of the fact that they were visiting Yakima, close to Mount St. Helens.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

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

The Houston-based company plans to close its Mesa Gateway Airport operation in Arizona, which served as its hub for chartering deportation flights, on Jan. 27.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 10, 2026

The team has to coordinate between two airline partners, chartering a Boeing 757 from Delta and a Boeing 737-800 from United, to handle travel parties of sometimes more than 100 in all.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2025

I'll give you a credit note for a thousand pounds, and you can make your arrangements for chartering a vessel to bring the consignment round from Bulonga.

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




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