executors

noun

Definition of executorsnext
plural of executor
as in agents
someone who is named to act on behalf of another He named his daughter as the executor of his will.

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  1. agents
  2. representatives
  3. attorneys
  4. ministers
  5. agencies
Noun
  • Ever curious, Rogers is unlike many players who leave the business of arbitration solely to their agents.
    Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Another new initiative is Project Mariner, which brings Google’s AI agents to the web.
    Richard Nieva, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of agents
Noun
  • Like many literary protagonists before her, Emily Ruff is an orphan who is recruited by representatives of a mysterious, exclusive boarding school.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By fostering a culture of pride, companies can ensure that their employees are not just representatives of the brand but passionate advocates.
    Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of representatives
Noun
  • Doe’s complaint was filed along with a slew of other anonymous accusers who are all represented by attorneys Tony Buzbee and Andrew Van Arsdale.
    Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Swift's attorneys recently asked the judge presiding over the case, Judge Aileen Cannon, to dismiss the claims against the singer because Marasco had failed to serve the lawsuit in the eight months since it was filed.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of attorneys
Noun
  • While ministers in Kabul appear keen to engage with the international community, Taliban leaders in Kandahar, Afghanistan’s second city, are unwilling to liaise with outsiders, Chatham House says.
    Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Xi's government have scrutinized three defense ministers in under two years, resulting in two purges.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of ministers
Noun
  • The designation would also prohibit federal agencies from destroying or modifying that habitat.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • His subsequent disappearance sparked a massive search effort spanning multiple agencies, including the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Bruce’s Legacy, and Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office boats.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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