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the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
responsibility for the presidency of a major television network
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Recent Examples of presidency
Some Democrats have blamed their loss of the presidency on Biden not stepping out of the race earlier.
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Tara Suter, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
Tariffs Although some good news may be on the horizon for Europe, a second Trump presidency — and the tariffs that could come with it — has the potential to create fresh obstacles.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
Leavitt, 27, was an assistant press secretary during Trump’s first presidency.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Despite these defections, Donald Trump still won the presidency.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
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Tara Suter, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
Tariffs Although some good news may be on the horizon for Europe, a second Trump presidency — and the tariffs that could come with it — has the potential to create fresh obstacles.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
Leavitt, 27, was an assistant press secretary during Trump’s first presidency.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Despite these defections, Donald Trump still won the presidency.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presidency
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Should Trump be certified, unless the disability is relieved his administration will labor under a cloud of illegitimacy.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Health experts worry that the incoming administration could impede efforts to increase vaccination rates among vulnerable populations.Sabrina Malhi The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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One element of fixing problems was investing heavily in building their own technologies, whether that involves the factory machinery, the management software that runs their plants, or the back-end systems that handle their data.Jim Vinoski, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The automaker has faced financial struggles, management upheavals and reputational damage following the 2018 arrest of former chairman Carlos Ghosn.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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On Tuesday, the Wall Street Journal cited unnamed US officials saying Turkey and its militia allies are building up forces near Kobani, a Kurdish majority city in Syria, with fears that a cross-border operation is imminent.Mostafa Salem, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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Ciba-Geigy began operations in Toms River in 1952, producing dyes, pigments, and plastics.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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If two-thirds of your government pension is more than your Social Security benefit, your benefit could be reduced to zero.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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What happens to Social Security if the government shuts down?The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Any deviation from this program can quickly lead to drug resistance, so patients require constant supervision.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Dec. 2024
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Sammy's parents are also accusing the school of negligent care and supervision.Becca Longmire, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Republicans had spoken to the president-elect in the weeks before the shutdown showdown, airing grievances and raising reservations about Johnson’s handling of various issues and his management of the House GOP conference, the sources said.Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
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The appeal withdrawal comes five months after a judge dismissed the involuntary manslaughter case against Baldwin after his attorneys questioned the handling of evidence by New Mexico law enforcement and prosecutors.Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Pilgrims submitted to security controls before entering the Holy Door, amid new security fears following a deadly Christmas market attack in Germany.Silvia Stellacci and Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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Ward is under team control for 2025 and 2026, so the Blue Jays would have him for two seasons.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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For taxpayers, the Coast Guard’s prudent budgetary stewardship is an amazing thing.Craig Hooper, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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This fall, Harvard Business School began teaching Su’s stewardship of AMD as a case study.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Presidency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presidency. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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