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chairwoman

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as in chairman

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Recent Examples of chairwoman Mayor Zohran Mamdani's efforts to replace the chairwoman of the New York City's independent Commission on Racial Equity (CORE) are sparking controversy. — Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 At the time, Sherry Lansing was chairwoman and CEO of Paramount. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026 Lisa Cupid, Cobb County Board of Commissioners chairwoman, said relatives of the man who died have been notified. — Hallie Golden, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Lisa Cupid, Cobb County Board of Commissioners chairwoman, said the next of kin of the rider killed have been notified. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chairwoman

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The fashion designer, arts patron and Khee Soju founder welcomed guests including Julia Garner, Sofia Vergara, Paris Hilton, Alix Earle, and Salma Hayek Pinault and her husband, Kering chairman François-Henri Pinault to her private residence.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 8 Nov. 2026
Your incoming House Oversight Committee chairman, Robert Garcia, put it simply as to his agenda.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of chairman

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For Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums, the packed calendar is the message.

— Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
His sister, Mai Huixia, 64, who serves as vice-chairperson, joined him in the billionaire ranks, with Forbes reporting that her stake gave her a $2 billion fortune.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of chairperson

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Her pressure campaign against schools led to numerous settlements, and in one case, the resignation of the president of the University of Virginia.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Chad Champion, a former president of the Charlotte Running Club, offers a frank assessment of the contrast.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026

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Senior shopping editor Nashia Baker has it and recommends draping it over your favorite reading chair or at the foot of your bed for an easy dose of texture.

— Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
Throughout the yard is plenty of seating, both tables and chairs for entertaining and benches for contemplation — although Julie noted that there have been times they’ve been inundated with mosquitos.

— Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

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