joint committee
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of joint committee
An Americanism dating back to 1770–80
Example Sentences
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On Tuesday, the two sides strengthened their relationship by creating a new joint committee of six commanders to oversee a joint force.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The senators invited two former CBS News executives — who both left, in large part, because of the controversy — to testify before a yet-unscheduled joint committee hearing in Sacramento.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2025
The new bill - which introduces more than 40 amendments to the existing law - was expected to be tabled in the current parliament session after incorporating changes suggested by a joint committee of MPs.
From BBC • Nov. 28, 2024
Not through the phone calls or the emissaries or the public statements or the joint committee meetings.
From New York Times • May 8, 2024
The umpire, when present, shall preside at meetings of the joint committee, and have the casting vote on all questions.
From 30,000 Locked Out. The Great Strike of the Building Trades in Chicago. by Beeks, James C.
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