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He requested a Rams playbook immediately after he was drafted, but said that McVay, quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone and offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase counseled that all of the rookies would be onboarded together.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

While we have counseled that speculating on earnings reports is gambling, it remains one of the most prevalent pastimes in the stock and options market.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

My colleague Alessandra Malito recently counseled a couple who wished to retire to Malaysia.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Don’t wait until you are old to get started, Magnusson counseled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

I got there first, and an officer sitting across the room counseled me to calm down.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover