as in chairpersons
a person in charge of a meeting
was chosen as prolocutor of the international colloquium
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The existing committee chairpersons are tasked with facilitating meetings and placing items on their agendas.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026 -
With seven Republican members of the Oklahoma Legislature campaigning for statewide office, GOP leaders have kept those lawmakers in their leadership positions or as committee chairpersons, a reversal of policies instituted by previous House speakers or Senate pro tempores.—
Paul Monies,
Oklahoma Watch,
21 Jan. 2026
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At one point, moderators even allowed Jones to direct questions toward Jackson's empty podium — an unusual debate moment that Malsin described as both risky and effective television.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Later that day, moderators of a Democratic primary debate asked Stevens what AIPAC’s support for her meant.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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Castle said her daughter dreamed of eventually cooking for presidents and other world leaders.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Vice presidents since 1977 have lived on the grounds of the 72-acre Naval Observatory, and many have left their own imprint on the property.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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The following year, John Conyers, of Michigan, and Charles Rangel, of New York, became the first Black chairmen of the Judiciary and the Ways and Means Committees, respectively.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Moonbug is part of Candle Media, which is run by co-chairmen and co-CEOs Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, with backing from investment funds managed by Blackstone’s private equity business.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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“Prolocutors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolocutors. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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