STEERING COMMITTEE Synonyms: 12 Similar Words

steering committee

noun

as in standing committee

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Recent Examples of steering committee The plan was created by a steering committee who compiled public input gained through several open meetings and input from CMAP. — Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 The board will hear the steering committee’s recommendations at its September meeting, then vote on closures at its October meeting. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 Following Sarti’s appointment, White will establish a steering committee composed of entrepreneurs and professionals with extensive international market experience. — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 June 2026 Friedman, the developer, is contributing $150 million in land and equity, and will chair a steering committee for the effort. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for steering committee

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In an indication of the speech’s importance, all seven members of China’s powerful politburo standing committee, along with retired party and state leaders, were all present, according to state TV footage.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
The most notable change to the new Central Committee list was the exclusion of Choe Ryong Hae, chairman of the standing committee of the Supreme People’s Assembly, who during an earlier part of Kim’s rule was seen as the second most powerful individual in Pyongyang.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026

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Worrell plans to introduce his hearing order at Wednesday’s City Council meeting, where it will likely be referred to a subcommittee for further discussion.

— Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
Two town council subcommittees began working on identifying options for finding the next town attorney, according to Moore’s August newsletter.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

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