subchiefs

noun

variants or sub-chiefs
plural of subchief
as in subdirectors

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  1. big guns
  2. employers
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  • After England have raised a glass comes a three-match one-day international series this week when India will welcome back big guns including captain Shubman Gill and legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • The Minnesota Wild’s big guns showed up in a big way Saturday night, and the Avs looked wobbly for the first time in this tournament in a 5-1 loss in Game 3 at Grand Casino Arena.
    — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
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  • The financial impact is equally significant for employers, as cancer care continues to be the leading driver of employer healthcare costs, according to the Business Group on Health.
    — Brad Kreick, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The ability for employees to find the best opportunities for themselves and for employers to find the best candidates for the job help to drive innovation, which drives productivity, which drives growth, Richardson has said.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of employers
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