as in chairpersons
a person in charge of a meeting
I was unaccustomed to being the presider of anything larger than a departmental meeting
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Noun
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Some Democrats say Trump’s pocket rescission, a legally untested maneuver under the Impoundment Control Act that allows presidents in certain cases to withdraw funds without lawmakers’ approval, underscores the need to bolster their resistance to the administration.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025 -
Starbucks, Apple and Home Depot didn’t flourish by ingratiating themselves with presidents but by serving the needs of consumers.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Hello Sunshine is part of Candle Media, the media and entertainment roll-up venture headed by co-chairmen and co-CEOs Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs (both former Disney execs).—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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This appointment follows the recent sale of controlling interest in the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, who assumed the roles of co-chairmen in June 2025.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The new policy will put the onus on Face the Nation moderators to fact-check guests in real time.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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People who want access but who are not members must message the community’s moderators to join.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Presiders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presiders. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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