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Recent Examples of chairwoman
Julie Brown, chairwoman of the Florida Gaming Control Commission, said these recent law enforcement efforts are serving to protect the integrity of legal gambling in the state.
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Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 6 Mar. 2026
The change confused voters, said Kim Gilby, the Williamson County Democratic chairwoman.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Homeira Hesami, chairwoman of the Iranian American Community of North Texas, said the rally was in support of an organized resistance in Iran that is vouching for a peaceful transition to democracy.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
According to Yvonne Lee, chairwoman of the state’s Ombudsman Committee for Long-term Care, the hotels that want to get licenses are already filled with elderly residents.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
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Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 6 Mar. 2026
The change confused voters, said Kim Gilby, the Williamson County Democratic chairwoman.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Homeira Hesami, chairwoman of the Iranian American Community of North Texas, said the rally was in support of an organized resistance in Iran that is vouching for a peaceful transition to democracy.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
According to Yvonne Lee, chairwoman of the state’s Ombudsman Committee for Long-term Care, the hotels that want to get licenses are already filled with elderly residents.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chairwoman
Noun
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Michel now oversees Larkin’s graduate medical educational programs and is chairman of Larkin University, which is governed separately from the hospital, said Smith, the hospital’s attorney.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The chairman of the commission, Will Scharf, who is assistant to the president and White House staff secretary, defended the project, citing a long list of past changes to the White House and the surrounding area.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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In order for the resolutions to pass, 16 county board members need to agree, chairperson Jeffrey Schleif said.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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At the request of any of those committees, the authority’s executive director and chairperson would be required to provide in-person testimony about the acquisition, constructions and development of sports facilities and surrounding infrastructure.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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Colton-Max co-chairs New Jewish Narrative, an organization that supports justice and self-determination for Israelis and Palestinians, and is a vice-president of the American Zionist Movement.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Rebeca Swank, who is a former school board president, is the lone incumbent running for the school board.—
Joseph Hernandez
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The furniture is more traditional than trendy—think beige walls, wood accents, and leather reading chairs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Wilcox sued Tarrant County GOP chair Tim Davis when she was removed from the ballot in the House District 98 primary because of problems with her paperwork.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Chairwoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chairwoman. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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