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executives

noun

plural of executive

as in managers

a person who manages or directs something a program that teaches company executives how to better manage their staffs

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Recent Examples of executives Reputation work can involve sensitive information about executives, companies and disputes. — Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 For women executives, the playing field has opened, but is still not on a par with male executives, according to Cattaneo. — Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 If he was being shunned by many coaches and executives who either opposed his form of dissent or feared fan backlash, or both, John Harbaugh wasn’t one of them. — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 An incumbent senator, a former senator and several ex-government engineers and public works officials as well as wealthy construction executives have been detained while facing trial on corruption charges. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026 The aura of regimented cool that Vanhée created at the Row caught the attention of Hermès executives. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026 The team is fined $30 million, a drop in the bucket to the owner who, with other executives, got suspended for up to a year. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026 The event, to be held Thursday in New York City, will feature women athletes, a league commissioner and executives who are defining women’s sports in 2026. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2026 His former responsibilities were assigned to white executives. — Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026

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At least as early as 2021, managers were warning that despite ongoing efforts to add new antennas to DSN, the agency cannot reach all deep-space missions at once.

— Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 6 Sep. 2026
But for the users of AI models and services, it's created complexity and chaos as CEOs and IT managers spend an outsized amount of time and resources comparing costs and capabilities to avoid getting left behind.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of managers

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In the directors’ box, owner-chairman Steve Gibson blows out his cheeks while a euphoric stadium falls over itself with happiness and relief.

— Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Held at the Busan Cinema Center Roof Theater and the HANMAC Smooooth Lounge, the sessions give audiences a chance to meet directors and cast members from a wide range of Korean and international selections.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of directors

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Gale emphasized his experience working with teachers, administrators and school boards, as well as the importance of transparency, communication and involving parents, students, employees and community members in district decisions.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Although Missouri wanted to extend the series, Kansas administrators vowed never to play again in football or men’s basketball.

— Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of administrators

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At least twice each fiscal year, school boards review updated financial projections and classify their districts’ fiscal health as positive, qualified or negative, after which county superintendents review each certification and may downgrade it.

— Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
In March, the department sent a letter to state superintendents about compliance obligations under FERPA.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

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