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
Six years later, Air Mail has survived inflation, recession, a pandemic, one and a quarter Trump presidencies, the January 6 insurrection, foreign wars, coups (both abroad and at home), wildfires, Kardashians, ICE raids, and many other disasters.
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Graydon Carter, Air Mail, 1 Nov. 2025
Bates said coal miners’ struggle to be heard has spanned across presidencies and political parties.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
The population has been implemented over several presidencies through a strategy to reduce and eventually eliminate the Christian identity of half of the population all over Nigeria.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The revelations came out years after their presidencies ended.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Bookended by the Barack Obama and Joe Biden presidencies, the institutional response to Trump’s first term was markedly different.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
King’s new term marks a return to normal presidencies since the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
But there’s an interesting intersection between the two presidencies.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Since the onset of the Cold War, modern presidencies have cited the commander-in-chief powers accorded to the executive branch in the Constitution as legal cover to pursue military action without substantive interference or oversight from the legislature.
—Chris Lehmann, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Graydon Carter, Air Mail, 1 Nov. 2025
Bates said coal miners’ struggle to be heard has spanned across presidencies and political parties.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
The population has been implemented over several presidencies through a strategy to reduce and eventually eliminate the Christian identity of half of the population all over Nigeria.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The revelations came out years after their presidencies ended.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Bookended by the Barack Obama and Joe Biden presidencies, the institutional response to Trump’s first term was markedly different.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
King’s new term marks a return to normal presidencies since the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
But there’s an interesting intersection between the two presidencies.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Since the onset of the Cold War, modern presidencies have cited the commander-in-chief powers accorded to the executive branch in the Constitution as legal cover to pursue military action without substantive interference or oversight from the legislature.
—Chris Lehmann, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presidencies
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Trepel, who participated in the prosecution of officers involved in Floyd’s death, told AP Thursday that the current DOJ lacks the independence of previous administrations.—
Claudia Lauer,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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While previous administrations have flirted with pay caps—most notably former President Barack Obama’s proposal to limit contractor pay to $400,000—none have attempted to use their podium to unilaterally dictate the internal dividend and buyback policies of private companies.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The airline company cited costs associated with the operations as the reason for its decision.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
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According to the founders, the goal was not to create a flashy robotic spectacle but a functional tool that integrates seamlessly into hospitality operations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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In such a scenario, IPOs offer a better play for the Indian markets as managements and bankers price the issue attractively, drawing significant investor interest, experts told CNBC.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Marking identified a need for the district to change its attitude toward unregulated spending and tighten internal controls that will allow more board control over spending approvals.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Capital seekers can host confidential materials in secure virtual data rooms with NDA controls, while investment firms and professionals gain access to full CRM and deal flow management capabilities to manage contacts, deals, and workflows.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In another show, with a lesser writer, such incongruities could be read as character inconsistencies, accidental oversights, mistakes.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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This update is the latest in a story with a laundry list of mistakes and oversights made by the administration since hiring Cook.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Just like a star, Dallas is sprawling out in different directions.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The rural highway was closed in both directions while the crash was investigated and the wreckage cleared.—
Kristina Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Western governments have imposed sanctions on her in the past for her part in sustaining Maduro’s administration.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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The evidence is overwhelming and very difficult for high-polluting foreign governments to credibly challenge.—
Chip Lamarca,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Presidencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presidencies. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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