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committees

noun

plural of committee

as in panels

a select group of persons assigned to consider or take action on some matter a committee in charge of planning the organization's annual Christmas party

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Recent Examples of committees Griffin’s contributions highlight the role wealthy donors play in Florida politics, where political committees can raise substantial sums to support candidates and causes. — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026 The money raised by the candidates is eclipsed by the funds raised by outside committees working on each candidate’s behalf, which aren’t bound by contribution limits. — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Musk said Tesla and SpaceX formed special committees to discuss merger, on an earnings call this week. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 Most of the money subsequently went to political committees chaired by Uthmeier, who was DeSantis’ chief of staff at the time, and spent on the governor’s successful campaign against a marijuana initiative. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 Another of Alvarado’s committees also sent mailers to Central Florida voters urging them to vote for an independent state Senate candidate, Jestine Iannotti, who filed to run for a seat representing Seminole County and part of Volusia. — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 Reports can also be submitted through WhatsApp or the factory committees. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 SpaceX and Tesla have formed special committees to discuss a merger! — Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026 According to The Associated Press, the overhaul is a streamlining and cost-cutting measure that leaves 19 committees in place. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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They’re designed to accept cabinet panels that match the rest of your kitchen, so your refrigerator or dishwasher looks like part of the cabinetry rather than a stainless steel standout.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
The event features panels and discussions with industry leaders, researchers and youth activists.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

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These lawmakers also intend to secure leadership of congressional commissions to oppose gender-neutral language initiatives and promote a biological definition of womanhood.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
But the Vega Foundation stands out as a leader in the field, with commissions regularly popping up in biennials and museums.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

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