as in executive
a person who manages or directs something
we wanted an exemption from the policy regarding refunds, but the store manager refused
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as in executives
a person who manages or directs something
we wanted an exemption from the policy regarding refunds, but the store manager refused
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Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro knows which button to push if his team is in deep trouble.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Tendayi Viki, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The best non-managers who rise are the ones who clearly communicate their ambitions and strengths.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Flash purchasing managers index data for many countries will be released on Wednesday, shedding light on how the manufacturing and services sectors are holding up in the immediate weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro knows which button to push if his team is in deep trouble.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
Innovation skills are not just for founders, product managers or R&D teams.
—Tendayi Viki, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The best non-managers who rise are the ones who clearly communicate their ambitions and strengths.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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“Manager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manager. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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