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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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Lucas is the chairwoman of the state Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee and is one of the most powerful Democrats in Virginia politics.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026
She was also appointed locally to the Palm Beach County Housing and Finance Authority and serves as the chairwoman.

— Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 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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