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
What has happened during Infantino’s presidency?
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Jeff Shell, now felled from his presidency of Paramount, is living proof.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Democrats have set out to gather ideas for overhauling the health care system in preparation for potentially regaining control of Congress and the presidency.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
The Ukrainian presidency did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday.
—Humeyra Pamuk, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Jeff Shell, now felled from his presidency of Paramount, is living proof.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Democrats have set out to gather ideas for overhauling the health care system in preparation for potentially regaining control of Congress and the presidency.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
The Ukrainian presidency did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday.
—Humeyra Pamuk, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presidency
Noun
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Brown was issued a desk appearance ticket by cops for resisting arrest and obstruction of government administration, officials said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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This new administration’s philosophy only adds to the numerous challenges California employers face on a day-to-day basis.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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Keogh said Hein is not solely to blame for the financial management problems but also said Groveland had outgrown his management style as the city gained over 10,000 residents during Hein’s tenure.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fredericson says that exercise also supports weight management by affecting appetite, increasing calorie burn and helping preserve lean muscle mass, which is essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Search and rescue operations are underway in the northern central state to ensure the safe return of all abducted persons, the governor said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Harvest Water Project remains on schedule to begin operations next year.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Republican candidate Steve Hilton said the Swalwell scandal underscores broader concerns about accountability at the highest levels of government.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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That this stalemate has dragged on this long has infuriated Levin, who considers keeping the government functioning a basic tenet of Congress’s job.—
Paula Mejía,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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In partnership with local communities, the district has provided the following information on free food distribution centers and food programs, child supervision and student computer devices.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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She was handed preliminary charges, including for failure to help a minor in danger, and released under judicial supervision.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Vance jousted with at least one heckler over the war in Gaza, and he was pressed by another person over the administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case files.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The release said that individuals not experiencing symptoms should continue to monitor for any that arise, as well as practice good hand hygiene and safe food handling practices.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Taiwan is considering the years-long process of restarting two reactors because of the current crisis, which will require meticulous inspections, safety checks and control system verifications.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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If the former is about the inevitability of falling in love, a complete surrender beyond the speaker’s control, the latter confronts the pain of romantic love’s aftermath.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Barely keeping the lights on is hardly a show of stewardship, let alone competence.—
Kathryn Anne Edwards,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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BlackRock’s large stakes in many public companies have also raised concerns about corporate governance and stewardship.—
byDebbie Carlson,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Presidency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presidency. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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