as in boss
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
asked the shift foreman if he could take a break
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Recent Examples of foreman
Carter’s team included Egyptian foremen Ahmed Gerigar, Gad Hassan, Hussein Abu Awad and Hussein Ahmed, who have typically been excluded from histories of the tomb’s discovery.
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
The spire openwork levels wooden framework foreman—try squeezing that onto your business card—with a hammer hanging from his belt.
—Longreads, 11 Oct. 2024
Menendez leaned forward, chin in hand, on the defense table in front of him as the jury foreman read the verdict out loud in the 23rd-floor courtroom.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 16 July 2024
Maritime employers in British Columbia will lock out more than 730 dock foremen across Canada’s West Coast ports Monday afternoon, straining activity at major ports on both sides of the country.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
The spire openwork levels wooden framework foreman—try squeezing that onto your business card—with a hammer hanging from his belt.
—Longreads, 11 Oct. 2024
Menendez leaned forward, chin in hand, on the defense table in front of him as the jury foreman read the verdict out loud in the 23rd-floor courtroom.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 16 July 2024
Maritime employers in British Columbia will lock out more than 730 dock foremen across Canada’s West Coast ports Monday afternoon, straining activity at major ports on both sides of the country.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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In Season 4, Apple’s sly comic thriller about a motley crew of MI5 rejects who keep finding themselves out in the field—despite their boss’s best intentions—was better than ever, introducing an enigmatic new villain (Hugo Weaving) and bringing River Cartwright (Jack Lowden) into greater focus.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Before approaching your boss, evaluate your contributions objectively: Consider your measurable impact on factors like revenue growth or cost savings.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Defensively, his four interceptions rank tied for 17th nationally, three behind the leader, and 11 passes defended is tied for eighth-most.Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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In his first address after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, the rebel leader addressed himself by his birth name, Ahmad Hussein al-Shara, instead of his nom de guerre.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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With five teams in the mix for Crochet down the stretch, according to White Sox general manager Chris Getz, discussions turned a corner Tuesday night, shortly after free-agent Max Fried had signed an eight-year, $218 million deal with the New York Yankees.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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What is Last Pass? LastPass is a popular password manager that helps users securely store, generate, and manage their passwords.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
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Phoenix fire captain Todd Keller added at the time that authorities were unsure what caused the statue to fall.Raven Brunner, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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But once the kids get up and running on their adventure with Law's mysterious pirate captain, there's a lot of fun to be had.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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Meyers, the new verticals chief, is expected to work with staff ranging from TV producers to ad-sales and development executives to create content ideas that can attract consumers, but also new sponsorship concepts and lines of revenue.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Those policies could be reversed quickly by Trump’s future Cabinet chiefs who are teed up for Senate confirmation that could come as early as February.Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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There’s no master list of the year’s on-screen chemistry; but if there were, the trio of Martindale, Diamantopoulos, and Cyr would absolutely deserve a spot.Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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The company also leveled up its wine program by partnering with master sommelier Andrea Robinson.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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The litigation, possibly the first of multiple with the legislation, targets the provision related to the commander of the State Highway Patrol.Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
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Destroyer Squadron 7, which is a U.S. naval squadron deployed in Southeast Asia, serves as the commander of littoral combat ships based in Singapore.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Foreman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreman. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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