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the last officeholder was extremely conscientious about not using public funds for his personal gain
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These unfavorable political circumstances for Hochul would seem to set up a primary challenge from the left, the traditional path to denying incumbent officeholders renomination in Democratic primaries.
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David Mark, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
His health scares in recent years, including freezing in front of reporters and several falls, reignited criticism of older public officeholders staying in their roles.
—Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
But that’s the one thing these movies about real-life presidents have in common: the importance of the office contrasted with the basic humanity of the officeholder.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2025
Self-interest first To be sure, rulings by the FEC have permitted state officeholders running for federal office to use state campaign money in some cases to communicate with their constituents.
—Mercury News Editorial, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
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David Mark, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
His health scares in recent years, including freezing in front of reporters and several falls, reignited criticism of older public officeholders staying in their roles.
—Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
But that’s the one thing these movies about real-life presidents have in common: the importance of the office contrasted with the basic humanity of the officeholder.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2025
Self-interest first To be sure, rulings by the FEC have permitted state officeholders running for federal office to use state campaign money in some cases to communicate with their constituents.
—Mercury News Editorial, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for officeholder
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“Officeholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/officeholder. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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officeholder
noun
of·fice·hold·er
-ˌhōl-dər 
: a person holding a public office
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