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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
Wheeler is up against Alvin Hawkins, NASCAR’s first flagman and a key figure in establishing NASCAR racing at Bowman Gray Stadium, executive vice chair Lesa France Kennedy, Pocono Raceway founder Dr. Joseph Mattioli and former West Coast executive Les Richter for the Landmark Award.
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2025
Rollins emerged victorious in the main event after Paul Heyman shockingly sided with him over Reigns and Punk, handing him a steel chair that Rollins used to secure the win.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Key Takeaways: Designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928, the Cesca chair was groundbreaking for its use of materials.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2025
Minnelli mouthed a few of the lyrics and struck several poses from her chair as the music continued.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2025
Rollins emerged victorious in the main event after Paul Heyman shockingly sided with him over Reigns and Punk, handing him a steel chair that Rollins used to secure the win.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Key Takeaways: Designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928, the Cesca chair was groundbreaking for its use of materials.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2025
Minnelli mouthed a few of the lyrics and struck several poses from her chair as the music continued.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chair
Noun
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Amy Lawyer, the chairperson of equine administration at the University of Louisville's business school, said some will try to wear the biggest hat possible, but lots of guests prefer something more functional.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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Chris Waugh, Local 222’s chairperson and a 23-year worker at the plant, said Oshawa autoworkers were keeping the focus on their daily work in the face of possible job losses.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Deacon said Slimane, who left the creative helm of Celine last year, has managed his career with aplomb, pursuing his interests in design and photography, and working to his own timetable.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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His remarkable run at the helm — four championships, a .646 winning percentage and a Coach of the Year Award — began a decade ago in that inaugural title season.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
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International trade, trade barriers and tariffs were part of the first question posed to the Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO, 94, during a Saturday morning question-and-answer session.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Charlotte Tilbury is a makeup artist and the president, chairman, CCO, and founder of Charlotte Tilbury.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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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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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
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After a warm Thursday morning introduction from moderator Whoopi Goldberg ahead of Biden's live interview with all six View cohosts, the panelists inquired about a long list of developments that unfolded across the last year — including Harris' devastating loss to Trump.—
Joey Nolfi Published,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
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During a panel on the subject at the PEN America World Voices Festival on May 2 in New York City, the author spoke with writer André Aciman (Call Me By Your Name) and moderator Soraya Nadia McDonald about her experience seeing her books developed for the big screen.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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The president’s plans as expressed on his Truth Social platform last night, which target only film not television, have bubbled up with media set for a big set of quarterly earnings, and potential CEO commentary, this week including Disney up Wednesday and WBD and Paramount on Thursday.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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And last week, the president's territorial threats against Canada, coupled with his tariffs, appeared to play a part in a major political turnaround for Canada's Liberal Party in the federal elections.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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“Chair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chair. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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