as in administration
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
responsibility for the presidency of a major television network
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Recent Examples of presidency
All etched into the face of a man who spent his presidency fighting to hold together a nation that seemed determined to tear itself apart.
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Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The man who’d held the presidency before Gerald Ford had resigned in disgrace two years earlier.
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Lynn Schmidt,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Keiko Fujimori, Peru’s most powerful politician over the past decade, has won the presidency once held by her father on her fourth try, according to official results.
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Helena Carpio,
Washington Post,
2 July 2026
From the Harlem Renaissance to the Civil Rights Movement and the Obama presidency, Black art has progressed alongside Black people.
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Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The man who’d held the presidency before Gerald Ford had resigned in disgrace two years earlier.
—
Lynn Schmidt,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Keiko Fujimori, Peru’s most powerful politician over the past decade, has won the presidency once held by her father on her fourth try, according to official results.
—
Helena Carpio,
Washington Post,
2 July 2026
From the Harlem Renaissance to the Civil Rights Movement and the Obama presidency, Black art has progressed alongside Black people.
—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presidency
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The event was hosted by Freedom 250, the group working with the administration to put on anniversary events.
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The administration has said in court filings that its information also discusses slavery.
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Andrea Davis, president and CEO of The Resiliency Initiative, has spent 25 years planning emergency response and crisis management for organizations including Disney, Walmart, the FIFA World Cup and Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration.
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Water management plans must include estimates of water usage, discharge locations and plans to minimize water demand.
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Crews remained at the scene Friday night searching for hot spots and completing mop-up operations.
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Still, the tour doesn’t shy away from the mission’s sins over its 250 years, demystifying how supposedly carefree life was during the height of its operations before the United States conquered Mexico.
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The order aimed to create a voluntary mechanism for AI companies to give the government early access to their most advanced systems, allowing officials to vet the models for security risks before their public release.
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Nathan Freed Wessler, deputy director of the ACLU's speech, privacy and technology project, said the First Amendment guarantees the right to criticize the government.
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Just over a month later, on June 1, a judge lifted mandatory supervision for Paul's parent time with Ever.
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Assembly Bill 3216 requires all school districts to enforce rules prohibiting student use of phones while under supervision.
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On direct appeal, the Florida Supreme Court vacated the death sentence and remanded the case for reconsideration over the trial court's handling of aggravating and mitigating factors in the case.
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Raman declined to comment on Bass’ handling of the Boyle Heights fire.
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
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With Australia closing in on a winner in regulation with its young attack, Egypt settled in over the final 20 minutes or so to regain control of possession and find the more consistent threats on goal.
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Sheriff added that enCore remains focused on safety and environmental stewardship throughout the project’s life cycle.
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As fortunes move beyond their founding generation, advisers say successful transfers increasingly depend on preparing heirs for stewardship, not just structuring the assets themselves.
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“Presidency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presidency. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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