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Recent Examples of unanimously
At the Los Angeles City Council meeting Wednesday, the council unanimously approved what’s known as a 245 motion, which gives the council authority to temporarily veto certain actions taken by city boards and commissions.
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Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The letter, which was written just a day after the Riverside County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to oppose the project, says that the main concern from firefighters is for the safety of the public.
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Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
The Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved a 40% hike in the city’s property tax rate earlier this week over loud opposition from some residents.
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Reed Williams,
AJC.com,
27 June 2026
Despite overwhelming pushback at the listening session and beyond, the board still unanimously voted to close the International Newcomer Academy.
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Samuel O’Neal 25,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Earlier this month, commissioners unanimously hired veteran public administrator John Eller IV as county manager following a national search.
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Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
However, the panel unanimously affirmed the lower court’s decision, based on its earlier ruling that plaintiffs cannot sue government officials in their individual capacities for monetary damages – only the institution.
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Charles J. Russo,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
In February 2024, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously for the approval of new dining options at the airport, with some replacing existing businesses or occupying long-vacant spaces.
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Anne Ewbank,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
The Plan Commission then unanimously approved his request to start the process next month.
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Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The letter, which was written just a day after the Riverside County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to oppose the project, says that the main concern from firefighters is for the safety of the public.
—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
The Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved a 40% hike in the city’s property tax rate earlier this week over loud opposition from some residents.
—
Reed Williams,
AJC.com,
27 June 2026
Despite overwhelming pushback at the listening session and beyond, the board still unanimously voted to close the International Newcomer Academy.
—
Samuel O’Neal 25,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Earlier this month, commissioners unanimously hired veteran public administrator John Eller IV as county manager following a national search.
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Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
However, the panel unanimously affirmed the lower court’s decision, based on its earlier ruling that plaintiffs cannot sue government officials in their individual capacities for monetary damages – only the institution.
—
Charles J. Russo,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
In February 2024, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously for the approval of new dining options at the airport, with some replacing existing businesses or occupying long-vacant spaces.
—
Anne Ewbank,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
The Plan Commission then unanimously approved his request to start the process next month.
—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unanimously
Adverb
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But the court also said the people facing deportation must pursue their cases individually where they are being held, under what are called habeas petitions, rather than collectively, under what is called a class action.
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After July 4, parents, guardians, grandparents and others can collectively contribute up to $5,000 a year in after-tax dollars up until the year before the beneficiary turns 18.
Adverb
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Brinity has had, by a mile, the most satisfying arc so far this season, going from a mutually disinterested pairing to the most solid couple through the sheer power of actually being able to have good conversations.
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Sustainable impact requires mutually reinforcing partnerships and strategic alignment.
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Indeed, research on conversational dynamics finds that people who take turns reciprocally disclosing information during initial interactions report significantly greater liking, closeness, and enjoyment.
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Now, to be clear, Reynolds and Mac do have their own ownership stake in Necaxa (and, reciprocally, the Necaxa ownership group has a small stake in Wrexham).
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The United States Postal Inspection Service, the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation are jointly carrying out an investigation into her murder, officials said.
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The two superstars, so often compared, both made their debuts at the 2006 tournament in Germany and now jointly hold the record for World Cup appearances.
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“Unanimously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unanimously. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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