as in administration
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 presidency
Raul Castro is considered still effectively in charge of Cuba, despite stepping down from the presidency in 2018 in favor of the nation’s current official leader, Miguel Díaz-Canel.
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Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
The new leadership team will be led by Scott Nehls, who is scheduled to assume the presidency on April 7.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Democratic trifectas in 2009-10 and 2021-22 – when the party held both chambers of Congress, along with the presidency – failed to produce meaningful movement on immigration policy.
—Gary M. Segura, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
After Biden's presidency raised questions about the ability of aging leaders to remain in public office, Emanuel proposed a mandatory retirement age of 75, an idea that would prevent him from seeking a second term if he was elected.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
The new leadership team will be led by Scott Nehls, who is scheduled to assume the presidency on April 7.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Democratic trifectas in 2009-10 and 2021-22 – when the party held both chambers of Congress, along with the presidency – failed to produce meaningful movement on immigration policy.
—Gary M. Segura, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
After Biden's presidency raised questions about the ability of aging leaders to remain in public office, Emanuel proposed a mandatory retirement age of 75, an idea that would prevent him from seeking a second term if he was elected.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presidency
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The administration of Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier is following in the footsteps of its predecessor by squandering taxpayers’ money to conceal information from the public that the public has the absolute right to know.—
David Plymyer,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2026
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While the plan to relocate the city administration building to Miami Freedom Park has been more widely discussed, the prospect of combining it with City Hall has received less attention.—
Tess Riski
March 26,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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In Guerin’s experience, having played on two Stanley Cup-winning teams and serving in the management for a few more, the importance of depth come playoff time — when injuries can be sudden and devastating to a team’s title hopes 1 is a vital tool in the team’s toolbox.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Topics include weight management, diet, exercise, Alzheimer’s disease prevention, and the biology of aging.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Manolo’s Bakery, which became a hub of protests and activism during the operation, lost more than $50,000 from having to close shop.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The initial rally happened on June 14, a week after the uptick in immigration enforcement operations in LA County.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The case has sparked a broader conversation about the military’s use of artificial intelligence in weapons systems and the level of deference AI companies should give to the government in how their technology is used.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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The government has now paused air-quality rules, allowing restaurants to burn coal to ease a gas shortage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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Avoid abandoning any fire without supervision.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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Jeremiah would thrive with a family that can provide supervision, structure, patience and understanding, along with a consistent routine.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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In 2013, one of the grand juries Hill convened issued an 18-page report blasting the Lakeland Police Department’s handling of public records requests and recommended the police chief be removed.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Meta has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years over its handling of child and teen safety, spurred in part by whistleblower testimony before Congress in 2021 that alleged the company knew its products could be harmful but refused to act.—
Diana Novak Jones,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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As gangs continue to expand and consolidate territorial control, journalists remain in growing danger, according to the commission and other press freedom groups.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Observer maintains full editorial control of its journalism.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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True justice requires rigorous fiscal stewardship.—
Summer Stephan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The state did not become a leader in recycling and environmental stewardship by accident.—
Chuck Riegle,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Presidency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presidency. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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