as in administrations
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
responsibility for the presidency of a major television network
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Recent Examples of presidencies
Those still-impressive temples to the former Presidents are full of documents and photographs on display from their terms, plus behind-the-scenes stories about key positive moments of their presidencies.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 7 May 2026
It’s played out that way for the last three [presidencies].
—Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
But now, Walsh’s legacy — which has survived multiple presidencies and migration waves — is coming undone.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Nearby, speakers took turns describing a conflict that has stretched across presidencies with little sign of easing.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Trump’s decision to dine with Fuentes between his presidencies ignited a firestorm of controversy over his association with extreme voices on the right.
—Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
So Republicans are net positive about the country over four presidencies--two Republican and two Democrat--and Democrats are net negative.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
Automakers have to plan for future presidencies.
—Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The 55-year-old had worn a red ‘USA’ cap, with the numbers ‘45-47’ on the side — a reference to Trump’s non-consecutive presidencies.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Philip Elliott, Time, 7 May 2026
It’s played out that way for the last three [presidencies].
—Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
But now, Walsh’s legacy — which has survived multiple presidencies and migration waves — is coming undone.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Nearby, speakers took turns describing a conflict that has stretched across presidencies with little sign of easing.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Trump’s decision to dine with Fuentes between his presidencies ignited a firestorm of controversy over his association with extreme voices on the right.
—Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
So Republicans are net positive about the country over four presidencies--two Republican and two Democrat--and Democrats are net negative.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
Automakers have to plan for future presidencies.
—Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The 55-year-old had worn a red ‘USA’ cap, with the numbers ‘45-47’ on the side — a reference to Trump’s non-consecutive presidencies.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presidencies
Noun
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Well, there's always been ambiguity and many administrations have pledged to put a number or put some kind of line on it.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Previous administrations had limited the detention time of immigrants with serious health issues.—
Rob Kuznia,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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That particular section, which sets new standards around warehouse operations and gives employees more information about company quotas and biometric surveillance, has drawn pushback from CBIA.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Joe Ingles is departing, and president of basketball operations Tim Connelly and Finch have always valued having a veteran with a strong voice on the bench to help the younger players.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Noun
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This overreach and weaponization of the government manifested especially clearly in burdensome regulations and guidance; in extensive and onerous supervisions; in investigations and cases, frequently leading to crushing penalties and injunctive terms unrelated to actual harm.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These are different eras, and the respective managements are no longer the same, but something about this feels off.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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Information about Spirit’s plans was equally scarce among managements of airports the airline serves.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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The United States has already demonstrated this with export controls on advanced chips, restricting which nations can develop certain AI capabilities.—
David Liberman,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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In most cases, similar to engine controls, this climate control system can be checked for codes and the various modes manipulated with a scan tool.—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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Small oversights made before leaving the dock are what most often lead to serious situations on the water.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Both legislators were influenced by a CalMatters series investigating the loopholes and oversights that allow dangerous drivers to stay on the road.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The final Cocteau Twins album is an underrated gem that hints at directions the band could have continued in.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
12 May 2026
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Empty fields and croplands surround Denver International Airport in most directions.—
Mead Gruver,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Tribal governments and Catholic leaders argue that the projects violate religious freedom and federal protections.—
Julie Watson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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The Court’s opinion was not a direct order forcing governments to close coal mines the next morning.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Presidencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presidencies. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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