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As the jury forewoman, a hair stylist who had vowed to be fair and impartial, read the guilty verdicts one by one, Crumbley showed no emotion, but kept her head lowered, eyes closed and lips pursed.
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Gina Kaufman, Detroit Free Press, 6 Feb. 2024
In a brief interview, the forewoman, who declined to provide her name, discussed the daunting task of reaching a verdict in this highly emotional, sensational case that terrorized the still-grieving Oxford community.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 6 Feb. 2024
The special grand jury recommended more than a dozen people for indictment, and its forewoman hinted in an interview with the New York Times in February that Trump was among them.
—Sarah D. Wire, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2023
Emily Kohrs, the forewoman of that special grand jury, strongly hinted in an interview with The New York Times in February that Mr. Trump was among more than a dozen people who had been recommended for indictment.
—Danny Hakim, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2023
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Gina Kaufman, Detroit Free Press, 6 Feb. 2024
In a brief interview, the forewoman, who declined to provide her name, discussed the daunting task of reaching a verdict in this highly emotional, sensational case that terrorized the still-grieving Oxford community.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 6 Feb. 2024
The special grand jury recommended more than a dozen people for indictment, and its forewoman hinted in an interview with the New York Times in February that Trump was among them.
—Sarah D. Wire, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2023
Emily Kohrs, the forewoman of that special grand jury, strongly hinted in an interview with The New York Times in February that Mr. Trump was among more than a dozen people who had been recommended for indictment.
—Danny Hakim, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forewoman
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By Wednesday evening, the jury’s foreman was having an Old Style and a cigarette in front of his Beverly home, snowflakes piling up on his head and in his mustache.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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Well, the foreman thought there was some life left and administered a dose of la grippe medicine.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Since Glossip’s 1998 conviction as the alleged orchestrator of a murder-for-hire scheme targeting his boss, Oklahoma City motel owner Barry Van Treese, a raft of issues with his prosecution has surfaced, coinciding with a shift of political winds now at the inmate’s back.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ford’s shrewd boss, Robert McNamara, was ready to kill the nameplate altogether, facing another homely redesign approved for 1961.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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Still, the mayor and her police chief maintain that state control does not necessarily reduce crime.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
27 Feb. 2025
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Typically, board members don’t sit in on bargaining sessions, as the district chief negotiates collective bargaining agreements on their behalf.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Eliminated positions include drivers, lift truck operators, mechanics, security officers, cellar supervisors, viticulturists and microbiology technicians, according to the publication.—
Wes Woods II,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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The study also found that people who work for pet-friendly companies enjoy better relationships with their peers and supervisors—making for a more harmonious and less stressful environment.—
Jackie (Ott) Jaakola,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Amanda’s cause of death is determined to be strangulation, and the series soon presents other possible suspects: the older man Ebba was involved with and the husband of Harald’s mistress, Mira.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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Any Vanderpump Rules fan will remember Ariana Maddix calling his mistress a dementor, so this reference feels particularly apt.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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And the wider discussion surrounding the topic is one that a team source pushed back firmly on when asked about it on Friday morning, citing the fact that he hadn’t been medically cleared and that dialogue between team executives and the Canucks captain has been ongoing throughout this process.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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That’s what a senior female executive confided in me recently.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Ottawa Senators captain scored in the first period.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Her longtime performing partner, Asher Treleaven, who was also her ex-husband, played the captain.—
Julie Lasky,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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However, earlier this week, Browns general manager Andrew Berry insisted the team is not interested in trading the star defensive end.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Morale at the agency is extremely low, the source said, as staff are crying in meetings and managers are trying to reassure their employees during a time of great uncertainty.—
Jenna McLaughlin,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Forewoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forewoman. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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