joint committee
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of joint committee
An Americanism dating back to 1770–80
Example Sentences
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The richest 208 taxpayers, the joint committee found, held a total of more than $85 billion in those accounts, with average balances of $409 million each.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
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 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
A committee was appointed for each republic, and their reports were submitted to a joint committee.
From South America and the War by F. A. (Frederick Alexander) Kirkpatrick
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