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Recent Examples of chairwoman
The change confused voters, said Kim Gilby, the Williamson County Democratic chairwoman.
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Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Homeira Hesami, chairwoman of the Iranian American Community of North Texas, said the rally was in support of an organized resistance in Iran that is vouching for a peaceful transition to democracy.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
According to Yvonne Lee, chairwoman of the state’s Ombudsman Committee for Long-term Care, the hotels that want to get licenses are already filled with elderly residents.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
First, Amy Pascal, my co-chairperson at Sony, and Stacey Snider, the chairwoman at Universal Studios, while friends, had a 20-year rivalry.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
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Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Homeira Hesami, chairwoman of the Iranian American Community of North Texas, said the rally was in support of an organized resistance in Iran that is vouching for a peaceful transition to democracy.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
According to Yvonne Lee, chairwoman of the state’s Ombudsman Committee for Long-term Care, the hotels that want to get licenses are already filled with elderly residents.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
First, Amy Pascal, my co-chairperson at Sony, and Stacey Snider, the chairwoman at Universal Studios, while friends, had a 20-year rivalry.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chairwoman
Noun
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General Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, cautioned Trump in the run-up to the invasion, but the president dismissed the warning, believing that Iran would capitulate instead.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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As chairman of the University of Central Florida’s Board of Trustees, Martins was instrumental in helping guide UCF into the Big 12 — a move that elevated the university’s national profile and changed the trajectory of UCF athletics and the university as a whole.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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In order for the resolutions to pass, 16 county board members need to agree, chairperson Jeffrey Schleif said.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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At the request of any of those committees, the authority’s executive director and chairperson would be required to provide in-person testimony about the acquisition, constructions and development of sports facilities and surrounding infrastructure.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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Colton-Max co-chairs New Jewish Narrative, an organization that supports justice and self-determination for Israelis and Palestinians, and is a vice-president of the American Zionist Movement.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Rebeca Swank, who is a former school board president, is the lone incumbent running for the school board.—
Joseph Hernandez
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The furniture is more traditional than trendy—think beige walls, wood accents, and leather reading chairs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Wilcox sued Tarrant County GOP chair Tim Davis when she was removed from the ballot in the House District 98 primary because of problems with her paperwork.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Chairwoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chairwoman. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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