as in chief
highest in rank or authority
a senator who is the presiding member of the armed services committee
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Professionally, Austin remains close to the game as the chief operating officer of sports analytics company Pro Football Focus.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
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Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent at The New York Times, said last night.—
The Editors,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For cruising around town while keeping tabs on the surrounding potholes, traffic and pedestrians, however, many cyclists prefer the more commanding, upright, back-friendly stance offered by a flat handlebar.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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As one of the world’s largest tech giants, Google’s position in the space is a commanding one, though competition from the likes of Meta, OpenAI and others is fierce.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Complete with the largest coral atoll in Mexico, this is a supreme destination for scuba diving and snorkeling.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Tatis is a supreme defender in right field, but with center fielder Jackson Merrill still in the throes of a sophomore slump, Tatis’ offensive form — or lack thereof — will largely determine the team’s trajectory.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In 1951, Husseini’s associates murdered one of his foremost rivals, King Abdullah of Jordan.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Ryan Hohman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Across industries, companies are under pressure to improve efficiency, scale effectively, meet rising customer expectations and keep pace with evolving regulations—all of which demand leading-edge technology.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Studio executives had realized that audiences actually loved big comedic films starring actors who weren’t traditional leading-man material.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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The state’s senior senator, Jack Reed, is 75 and running for reelection next year.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Shaffi, a senior data architect at Amazon Web Services, is widely recognized for designing secure, large scale data infrastructures that power global enterprises.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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These allow cables like the ATX12V/EPS12V and fan connectors to reach the motherboard’s top edge.—
Thomas Soderstrom,
PC Magazine,
13 Sep. 2025
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Lots of people will likely be having that reaction at two upcoming nonprofit events that will feature a selection of mouthwatering dishes prepped by some of the valley’s top chefs.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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On Tuesday, McEntarfer said that late-responding firms were the principal reason for the negative revision that preceded her firing.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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The bulk of your minimum payment goes toward interest, leaving only a small fraction to reduce your principal balance.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Presiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presiding. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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