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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chieftainship
Noun
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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 -
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
Noun
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The papacy essentially is a kingship, DeBernardo said.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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In all this, Jesus was retrieving and modeling some of the remarkable kingship themes from Israel’s own scriptures.—
N.T. Wright,
TIME,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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This collapsible sling chair with a sturdy wood frame is light enough to travel with you on all your beach trips or park days.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2025
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There was ample space in the closets for our belongings, plus a desk with a chair and shelves to stow laptops, cameras, and cords.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Martens would go on to join Y/Project in 2010 and take the creative helm of that brand in 2013, accruing a reputation for innovative cutting and an experimental approach to fashion.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
12 May 2025
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Throughout his career he’s climbed from business management to the helm of cultural landmarks like The Roots Picnic, Lil Wayne’s Weezyana Festival and Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman Festival, and throughout his journey, mastered the art of bringing artists’ visions to life.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 May 2025
Noun
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And Trump’s panic brought on higher prices during Biden’s presidency that had nothing to do with inflation.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Nearly two-dozen Fox News personalities, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, have been hired by Trump to either serve in his administration or in roles adjacent to the presidency.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2025
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“Chieftainship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chieftainship. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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