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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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Alexis Yarbrough, chairwoman of the trustees, accused Alston of failing to develop a good working relationship with leaders at Florida Atlantic University, which shares space with Broward College in Davie and downtown Fort Lauderdale.

— Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Robbins, the Republican chairwoman of the state’s House fraud prevention and oversight committee, has spearheaded an investigation into Omar’s involvement in the Feeding Our Future scandal.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 24 July 2026

Definition of chairwoman

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Trump will serve as chairman of the board indefinitely, according to the charter, possibly holding the post beyond his second term as president.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
The chairman of the Armed Services Committees in both the House and the Senate, for example, the chairman of the Intelligence Committees.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of chairman

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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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