committee of one
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of committee of one
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
Example Sentences
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In other words, the special committee was a committee of one, Kathleen Wilson-Thompson, a former executive of Walgreens and Kellogg’s.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2024
But when he wants to buy a stock, he reports to an investment committee of one: his father.
From New York Times • Sep. 12, 2020
Meanwhile, up in Madison, the country’s No. 1 college town according to my own committee of one, Wisconsin must be enjoying deeply all this Ohio State-Alabama chatter.
From Washington Post • Dec. 1, 2017
The best committee is a committee of one.
From BusinessWeek • Oct. 11, 2011
The matter went to a committee of one from each State.
From The Negro and the Nation A History of American Slavery and Enfranchisement by Merriam, George Spring
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