Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straw bosses
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The tensions inside the AP — and Rinehart’s articulation of a case many managers believe but are reluctant to make — reveal a broader conflict playing out across the media over how AI should be applied within journalism, a costly craft filled with strong-willed individuals.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026 -
Both marina managers said access will be more difficult.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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County supervisors ordered staff to develop a plan to speed up the payments.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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At the meeting, supervisors wanted to know what's going on.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Forty-five percent of the principals agreed that the state letter grade system helps their school to plan improvements, and 47 percent disagreed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Oklahoman asked superintendents, principals, teachers, and guidance counselors from across the Oklahoma City area to participate in the Student of the Week program by sending nominations for their student.—
Darla Rivera,
Oklahoman,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If that number is amount is exceeded, and some schools have reached that point in Southeast Michigan, superintendents need to ask state officials for additional emergency days or start scheduling makeup days.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Funding for substitutes and bus drivers were also noted as needs by more than 50 percent of superintendents; 64 percent needed more funding for Alternative Learning Centers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Trump’s figure doesn’t conform to findings by retirement professionals such as the 401(k) overseers at Bank of America.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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However, to remain in Illinois and build on the former Arlington Park site, the Bears need a mega-projects bill to pass through Springfield that would enable the overseers of major construction projects across the state to negotiate property tax responsibilities with local municipalities.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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House Democrats are facing an internal split, with centrists who are circulating an alternative plan while remaining noncommittal or opposed to their leaders’ war powers measure.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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But then his work began to feel insecure, especially as federal leaders characterized scientists as inept, corrupt, and partisan.—
Rachana Pradhan,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The man asks for a cigar and the jail superintendent doesn’t need to ask for his superiors’ permission.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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Around this time, a young Israeli national-security official reached the same conclusion and began urging his superiors to organize an internal coup against Assad.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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Now, the Goggomobil and the rest of his cars seek new stewards for the next generation.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2026
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Another success includes being good stewards of our natural environment.—
Michael Stepner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Straw bosses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straw%20bosses. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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