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as in chairperson
a person in charge of a meeting
all questions and comments should be directed to the chair
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as in helm
the place of leadership or command
the chair of the English department at the university
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Recent Examples of chair
The dining and living areas feature a wood table with black leather chairs, a copper chandelier, deep-orange velvet couches with plaid ottomans and marble coffee tables.
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Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
So pull up a chair and take a read of some of our best stories of the week, plus a look at what’s coming next week.
—Peter Green, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
Zoning Adjustment Board Member Shoshana O’Keefe is currently leading in that race with 76% of the vote against Todd Andrew, chair of the Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Cosby began her career as a teacher in an IPS elementary school and is program chair and professor of education at the Ivy Tech Community College campus in Indianapolis.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
So pull up a chair and take a read of some of our best stories of the week, plus a look at what’s coming next week.
—Peter Green, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
Zoning Adjustment Board Member Shoshana O’Keefe is currently leading in that race with 76% of the vote against Todd Andrew, chair of the Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Cosby began her career as a teacher in an IPS elementary school and is program chair and professor of education at the Ivy Tech Community College campus in Indianapolis.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chair
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Gandhi also called for the immediate removal of Madhabi Buch as the chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), accusing her of protecting the billionaire.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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In addition to being CEO, Gerson is chairperson of UMPG and also oversees Polygram Entertainment, Universal’s film and TV division.Ellie Austin, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
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Maggie Henriquez, chief executive officer at Baccarat since 2022, is passing the crystal baton to Printemps executive Laurence Nicolas, who will take up the management helm of the French luxury firm in early 2025.Miles Socha, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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However, since its new CEO Chris Nicholas took over the helm last year, that moniker is now coming into question.Chris Walton, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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As vice chairman Hammer served as something of an in-house consultant and adviser to senior executives, during a moment of tumult for the TV business.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
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Last month, Disney said its board expects to announce a CEO successor to Iger in early 2026 and named James Gorman as chairman effective January 2025.Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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There's always one shot that leaves a golfer shaking his or her head.Mike Hutton, Post-Tribune, 19 July 2017
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Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries.David Hernandez, sandiegouniontribune.com, 19 July 2017
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In other words, moderators in Reddit who remove comments that run afoul of their own political views.Matthew Dolan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Nov. 2024
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Following his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump lashed out at ABC over the moderators' fact-checking efforts.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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But the president can issue an executive order instructing them to prioritize the subject: Trump could call on agencies to make identifying suitable public lands a top agenda item, for example.Li Zhou, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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One unfortunate example here is Olaf Scholz’ moral capitulation in calling Russia’s president last week, ostensibly to lay the groundwork for a peace deal.Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Chair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chair. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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