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cochairman

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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. — 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

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Venus Williams and Andrea Preti Venus Williams, who served as one of the event’s cochairs, wore a custom Swarovski couture design with a statement necklace inspired by her journey.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 May 2026
Taylor Swift’s history with the Met Gala runs deep, having attended the event five times before serving as cochair for her final appearance in 2016.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 May 2026

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Caroline Scheufele, Chopard’s artistic director and copresident, stayed near the step-and-repeat, gamely posing for photos with guests and frequently folding her hands into a heart shape while doing so.

— Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
His position as class copresident gives Sial a soapbox – but not protection.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025

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The defendant ran a marketing agency in Berlin and was also the chairwoman of a lobbying group.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Cynthia Coyne, of Barrington, was elected to the Senate in 2014, became chairwoman of the influential Senate Judiciary Committee and decided not to run for reelection in 2022.

— Wheeler Cowperthwaite, The Providence Journal, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of chairwoman

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And that means Republican committee chairmen and leaders control any effort to curtail them — not rank-and-file Democrats.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
The pro-el Sayed council chairman has publicly appeared alongside the Michigan Senate candidate, both of them appearing as conference speakers at CAIR’s annual 2018 conference, which focused that year on political organizing and activism.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 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
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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