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a person in charge of a meeting
the president of the international conference on genocide
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Recent Examples of president
Some began voicing support for legislation meant to rein in a president’s tariff powers, before the White House struck back forcefully with a veto threat.
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Time, 10 Apr. 2025
Sometimes that means saying no to certain political appearances (such as a new president’s inauguration, for example) that are often expected of former first ladies, and letting the former president attend these events solo.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
But this time around, the president may not have the same impact.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
The Minnesota Star Tribune also spoke with Tim Marx, former CEO and president of Catholic Charities, where Dolan served as a board member.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Time, 10 Apr. 2025
Sometimes that means saying no to certain political appearances (such as a new president’s inauguration, for example) that are often expected of former first ladies, and letting the former president attend these events solo.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
But this time around, the president may not have the same impact.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
The Minnesota Star Tribune also spoke with Tim Marx, former CEO and president of Catholic Charities, where Dolan served as a board member.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for president
Noun
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Valerie Macon | Afp | Getty Images Few people have as well-informed a perspective on the future of Hollywood as Donna Langley, chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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The decision to remove Chatfield was conveyed over the weekend in a phone call from Admiral Christopher Grady, acting chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, according to three unnamed U.S. officials cited by The Associated Press.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee will continue to hold hearings, including potentially hearing from insurance company executives, said chairperson Brad Yeager, R-New Port Richey.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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The stock market declines also resulted in losses exceeding $500 million for Chanel chairperson Alain Wertheimer, HCL Enterprise chairperson Shiv Nadar, KKR co-founder Henry Kravis, and former KKR CEO George Roberts.—
Karen K. Ho for ARTnews,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2025
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From there, invite women and other minorities to participate as speakers, panelists and moderators.—
Anou Khot,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Willard didn’t get a chance to finish his thought, though, because a phone went off in the press room and — when it couldn’t be silenced quickly — the moderator ended Willard’s session with the media.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“President.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/president. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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