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Noun
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McMahon, who has led PED as its interim director since the departure of Nicolle Newton last September, was offered the directorship last month by Mayor Kaohly Her.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2026 -
Ortiz assumed directorship of MAMBO in March 2024, arriving from the field of journalism and media, with no experience in museum management.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 May 2026
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These chapters exist under the headship of the National Students for Justice in Palestine, who distributed a toolkit identifying themselves as part of the Operation Al-Aqsa Flood.—
Jeremiah Poff,
Washington Examiner,
24 Oct. 2023
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If people question the absolute infallibility of scripture, perhaps favoring a more literary or historical approach, then the case for male headship collapses.—
Audrey Clare Farley,
The New Republic,
3 Jan. 2022
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York is told that Somerset is imprisoned in the Tower of London, but when this is disproved by Somerset’s entrance, York announces his claim to the kingship.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the ancient kingship tradition, endangering the empire would cause a king to lose his farr.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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At the event in 2024, Miami Host Committee co-chair Rodney Barreto acknowledged that FIFA has set extensive requirements but also expressed confidence in the local effort behind the tournament.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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The space is chic but cozy, with ample table space, soft chairs, and a visually stunning bar anchoring it all.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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By the time Kennedy took the helm of the health department, McAfee had already developed close ties to his inner circle.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The 86-year-old cleric had been at the helm of the Islamic Republic for 36 years.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
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Ireland will be holding the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union starting in July.—
Rob Gillies,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Under the shadow of a supreme leader who dictates key decisions, and cunning politicians maneuvering for power, the Iranian presidency has over the past two years been reduced to little more than administering the edicts imposed from above.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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“Chieftainship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chieftainship. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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