as in chief
highest in rank or authority
a senator who is the presiding member of the armed services committee
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Six months after a high-profile arrest and indictment of a judge at the Milwaukee County Courthouse complex, the county's chief judge has yet to issue a formal policy about what leeway federal immigration agents have to operate in the county's halls of justice.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
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At the other end of the spectrum, Macquarie’s chief economist, David Doyle, tells Fortune that while Washington isn’t necessarily shaping its policy because of imminent recessionary fears, policymakers will be keen to maintain growth.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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With Duck out, the team will likely look to Kendall Sheffield to take a more commanding role in the secondary.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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There were some attitude issues in the Patriots’ wide receiver room last season without a commanding veteran leader.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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Meet fellow caffeine lovers, sample local roasts and learn from Cincinnati's supreme latte artists.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
22 Oct. 2025
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Our experts rate Hisense TVs highly in their reviews, for their supreme performance at a great value, and this TV is cut from the same cloth.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025
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Despite the massive buildout, Al Khateeb assured the crowd that protecting the natural environment remains a foremost concern of Saudi Arabia’s government.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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The unscripted series pairs Snooki with Kevin Whitaker, one of Canada’s foremost psychic mediums.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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In addition to her fashion business, Doble serves as an ambassador for Project Zero, leading initiatives focused on coral reef conservation and sustainable fashion practices.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Her appointment comes at a time where, amid a flurry of changes among industry leadership, few women have been charged with leading menswear divisions.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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Multiple sources close to members of the Madrid squad spoke of a feeling of frustration within the dressing room, with many senior figures feeling disrespected and dissatisfied, and a feeling that Alonso is much more distant with them than predecessor Carlo Ancelotti was.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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At Landmark Christian Center in Downey, California, the senior pastor chose his son, Timothy Scarr, to lead music.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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More top kitchen deals include a Vitamix blender and Le Creuset mini round cocottes.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Keep scrolling to shop more of my top Quince cashmere picks for fall.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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She was named principal dancer at 32.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The film is set to begin principal photography this week in Los Angeles, with release plans to be announced at a later date.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Presiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presiding. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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