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as in directors
a person who directs a musical ensemble
The orchestra thanked their conductor for pulling together such a memorable performance.
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as in drivers
a person who collects money or fares on a train or bus
She asked the train's conductor when they would arrive at the next station.
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Recent Examples of conductors
Hurricane Helene ravaged Spruce Pine last week, inundating the tiny town with over two feet of water, according to PBS, which may seriously hamper the production of those conductors.
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Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik, Quartz, 30 Sep. 2024
The academy’s voting body spans over 13 creative disciplines, including songwriters, composers, producers, engineers, vocalists, conductors and more.
—Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik, Quartz, 30 Sep. 2024
The academy’s voting body spans over 13 creative disciplines, including songwriters, composers, producers, engineers, vocalists, conductors and more.
—Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Last year, women accounted for only 21 percent of cinematographers in the country, 26 percent of directors, 39 percent of screenwriters, but 65 percent of producers.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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Docs to Watch The 11th annual Docs to Watch series will be accompanied by a roundtable with the directors hosted by Scott Feinberg of The Hollywood Reporter.Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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The International Longshoremen’s Association’s fight against automation comes as the AI boom escalates concern from truck drivers to Hollywood stars to media workers about whether robots will soon be doing much of their work.Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Wauwatosa's neighbor Milwaukee has taken recent steps to prosecute reckless drivers more reliably at the state level.Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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Throughout her career, Woodson has consistently given back to young people, including founding Baldwin For The Arts, a residency that supports writers, composers, and interdisciplinary and visual artists from the Global Majority.Mecca Pryor, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
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The academy’s voting body spans over 13 creative disciplines, including songwriters, composers, producers, engineers, vocalists, conductors and more.Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Nobody ever knows what to predict from him, Sweeney, or any of these four musicians.Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Once again, musicians and other creative types are experiencing a foundational shift in their business.David Pakman, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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And business leaders have been clear that those costs will likely get passed directly to their customers.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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The startup plans to release the AI agent as a research preview and through its application programming interface (API), OpenAI leaders reportedly told staff in a meeting Wednesday.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Watch on Deadline The movie heralds from producers Painted Guitar, Silent Crow Arts, Little Lion Productions and FourthMan Productions.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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So when Jardin asked that the bulk of the film’s budget be used on the art direction of a sprawling and colorful mansion, the producers didn’t balk.Brian Welk, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
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Here are three actionable strategies to help wealth managers stay competitive in this new era and build long-term business success.April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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By aligning offerings with these trends, wealth managers can enhance client relationships, retain assets across generations, and grow their practice.April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Conductors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductors. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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