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Recent Examples of cochairman
Scott Segal, cochairman of the Policy Resolution Group at Bracewell, told the Washington Examiner that economic factors have primarily driven the trend away from coal, noting that many of the toughest climate regulations were not fully implemented.
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Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 23 Aug. 2025
The lack of social safety nets in many Asian countries motivated many governments to roll out the vaccines quickly, said Tikki Pangestu, a cochairman of the Asia-Pacific Immunization Coalition, a group that assesses COVID-19 vaccine preparedness.
—BostonGlobe.com, 30 Sep. 2021
But his open advocacy of an ownership bid by Oracle—whose cochairman, Larry Ellison, hosted a top-dollar fundraiser for the President earlier this year—has raised hackles in Congress and C-suites alike.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2020
Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 23 Aug. 2025
The lack of social safety nets in many Asian countries motivated many governments to roll out the vaccines quickly, said Tikki Pangestu, a cochairman of the Asia-Pacific Immunization Coalition, a group that assesses COVID-19 vaccine preparedness.
—BostonGlobe.com, 30 Sep. 2021
But his open advocacy of an ownership bid by Oracle—whose cochairman, Larry Ellison, hosted a top-dollar fundraiser for the President earlier this year—has raised hackles in Congress and C-suites alike.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cochairman
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Held each February at Fort Mason in San Francisco, the daylong event hosts thousands of two-spirit individuals and allies, according to Flores, who for three years running has served as the powwow’s cochair.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
18 Nov. 2025
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At Disney, Disney Entertainment cochair Dana Walden (No. 22 on the MPW list) is a top contender to take over from Bob Iger—a race with even more eyes on it due to Iger’s boomerang and issues with his last successor.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
14 Nov. 2025
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Caroline Scheufele, Chopard’s copresident and artistic director, debuted her first iteration of Caroline’s Couture in 2023.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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His position as class copresident gives Sial a soapbox – but not protection.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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The statement came from House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana, Majority Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota and GOP conference chairwoman Lisa McClain of Michigan.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The change confused voters, said Kim Gilby, the Williamson County Democratic chairwoman.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Lian Jianchang, chairman of Long Bamboo Technology Group, told Xinhua that the company would focus on the lightweight, green, and biodegradable characteristics of bamboo.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Still, the good news this week in Chicago was the groundbreaking for the new Chicago Fire stadium, privately funded to the tune of some $750 million by the Chicago Fire’s owner and chairman, Joe Mansueto.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Under federal law, regional commissions must include a cochairperson appointed by the president and members include the governors of every state involved in the program.—
BostonGlobe.com,
BostonGlobe.com,
16 Nov. 2019
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From left, Ed Reardon and Ruth Kurisu, cochairpersons of the car show; JD Duncan, show creator; Gunnry Sgt.—
Linda McIntosh,
sandiegouniontribune.com,
28 Feb. 2018
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“Cochairman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cochairman. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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