executor

Definition of executornext
as in delegate
someone who is named to act on behalf of another He named his daughter as the executor of his will.

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Recent Examples of executor Those messages led me to create this guide as a starting point for families, executors, surviving spouses, and beneficiaries. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 No law firm, executor or court is named Legitimate inheritance notices always include verifiable legal contacts. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026 The digital replication right does not expire at a person’s death, and can be transferred and licensed by heirs, executors and others. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 May 2026 But a messy dispute between Jackson’s daughter, Paris, and his estate’s executors, entertainment lawyer John Branca and music executive John McClain, has taken some of the fizz out of the celebration. Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for executor
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Noun
  • Speaking between ballots, Tafoya repeatedly reminded delegates about the importance of winning the general election, while Schwarze encouraged them not to compromise their principles.
    Jay Gabler, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
  • Frederiksen said Tafoya's broadcasting career could be an asset in a primary race, though her appeal to convention delegates remains an open question.
    Liz Christy, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • During the search for the missing mother and daughter and Fieramusca, FBI agents followed Green.
    Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
  • What does work is a containment pattern that treats every agent action as an external call requiring authorization at the action level, not the session level.
    Shreyans Mehta, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • Trump’s initial goal, along with Israel, was to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program, which is a favor to the world, destroy its ballistic missile program, and halt its financing of terrorist proxies.
    Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
  • Many voters have learned to treat the pump price as a proxy for tracking inflation.
    Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • Fox News Digital reached out to Brian Hooker’s attorney for comment.
    Julia Bonavita , Adam Sabes , Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026
  • Hooker’s attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 May 2026
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  • Following the town hall, which is also expected to be attended by representatives from the state commission, all information will be forwarded to the harbor commission for its consideration, Jurjis said.
    Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
  • The Hong Kong government on Tuesday proposed issuing 10,000 new vehicle permits for drivers to work for online ride-hailing services like Uber, less than half the amount that industry representatives were hoping for.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 May 2026
Noun
  • Edward Randolph is an expert on the workings of the CPUC, having served as deputy executive director of the commission’s Energy Division from 2011 to 2021.
    Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
  • Fiore, 22, the deputy chief of staff for the College Democrats of Connecticut, watched Elliott’s endorsement.
    Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026

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“Executor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executor. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.

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