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she was tapped to quarterback the upcoming gubernatorial campaign
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Recent Examples of quarterbacked
The litigation ran on for around five years, with the campaign on the family’s side quarterbacked by Beate Arnold, a consultant who had formerly run IT operations for Glock.
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Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
His greatest success came in 2022 when Cousins quarterbacked the Vikings to a 13-4 record.
—CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Knutson quarterbacked Smithson Valley to a state championship in 2025, completing 12 of his 21 passing attempts for 160 yards and a touchdown in the title game victory over Frisco Lone Star.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
But the man who later quarterbacked the BC Lions to a Canadian Grey Cup championship and the Minnesota Vikings into Super Bowl IV also played hoops for the Bears.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
In 1977, former Cowboy Craig Morton had quarterbacked the team to its first Super Bowl where the Doomsday defense dismantled him and the Broncos, producing co-MVP’s on defense (Randy White, Harvey Martin).
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Brady quarterbacked for the New England Patriots for 20 seasons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for three seasons.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
As the patriarch, Jack initially served as a coach during the ‘70s while John’s brother, Jim, quarterbacked the Wolverines during the ‘80s only to later return and lead the school to its first national title this century.
—Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
Kusilek, who quarterbacked the Falcons from 2012-15, earning all-WIAC Conference honors, stood with a smile pasted to his face and his eyes glued to Wisconsin-River Falls coach Matt Walker as the final minute of time ticked off the clock.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
His greatest success came in 2022 when Cousins quarterbacked the Vikings to a 13-4 record.
—CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Knutson quarterbacked Smithson Valley to a state championship in 2025, completing 12 of his 21 passing attempts for 160 yards and a touchdown in the title game victory over Frisco Lone Star.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
But the man who later quarterbacked the BC Lions to a Canadian Grey Cup championship and the Minnesota Vikings into Super Bowl IV also played hoops for the Bears.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
In 1977, former Cowboy Craig Morton had quarterbacked the team to its first Super Bowl where the Doomsday defense dismantled him and the Broncos, producing co-MVP’s on defense (Randy White, Harvey Martin).
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Brady quarterbacked for the New England Patriots for 20 seasons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for three seasons.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
As the patriarch, Jack initially served as a coach during the ‘70s while John’s brother, Jim, quarterbacked the Wolverines during the ‘80s only to later return and lead the school to its first national title this century.
—Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
Kusilek, who quarterbacked the Falcons from 2012-15, earning all-WIAC Conference honors, stood with a smile pasted to his face and his eyes glued to Wisconsin-River Falls coach Matt Walker as the final minute of time ticked off the clock.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarterbacked
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Muscle Distribution has announced plans to release the 2019 4K restoration, which was conducted by Criterion and supervised by May herself, beginning with a Film at Lincoln Center engagement in June before national expansion follows.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2026
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In a March 25 court filing, federal prosecutors requested a prison sentence of 180 months, or 15 years, followed by three years’ supervised release.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
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Reagan oversaw a 186% increase in the national debt– the biggest percentage increase in over 70 years.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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Hillard oversaw a community policing strategy that understood that perception becomes reality.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The construction was even handled by the fourth-generation Obayashi family, the same company who built the original structure nearly 90 years ago.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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One probe into Rabell’s welfare was handled by the adult protection program.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Josh Naylor added a two-run single for the Mariners, who managed only four hits in the first nine innings before getting three in the 10th off new Angels reliever Brent Suter (0-1).—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the couple managed to try again.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Fewer teams are being steered by local, civic-minded businesspeople.—
Michael Delayo,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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The crew module will separate from the service module, whose engines have steered them around the Moon and back to Earth.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Leger-Walker no longer had to self-create jumpers and could shoot 3-pointers off the catch thanks to the extra defensive attention Betts commanded in the paint.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Dexter commanded the room with a mix of effortless technique and goofball charm.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Quarterbacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarterbacked. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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