as in chief
highest in rank or authority
a senator who is the presiding member of the armed services committee
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Keim’s chief concern, understandably, was the Leland Burns House, which Moore designed in 1972, and which the foundation maintains.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
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Pepper the mini chocolate dachshund was also sworn in as the mayor's chief deputy.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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Post dropped 20 points in a commanding win over the Bulls, outplaying the stretch-five prototype Nikola Vucevic on the other side.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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This cruiser sports a fierce design, more power, and a commanding presence.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Jan. 2025
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California's State Constitution very clearly says the the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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Makeup lovers will appreciate this iconic Inglot formula that still reigns supreme—a true rite of passage for any professional makeup artist.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2025
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The evening will be hosted by Young, and will feature readings from some of the foremost poetic voices in America.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Sophie Alcorn,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Jeremy Allen White has found his next leading role as the title character in Netflix’s forthcoming limited series Enigma Variations.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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In other words, Illinois’ governor is positioned to play a leading role in restraining in ways that no TV appearance or scolding speech can begin to match.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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Zack Rosenblatt is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the New York Jets.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
28 Jan. 2025
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Susan has extensive experience in various healthcare settings including medical surgery, oncology, and senior living facilities.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Pinacoteca Giovanni e Marella Agnelli is an art gallery housed on the top floor of the Lingotto building, formerly the Fiat factory, which was founded in 1899 by Giovanni Agnelli.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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This marks the band’s first time in the top 10, surpassing their prior records: Don’t Let Go peaked at No. 45 in 2019, and Someday climbed to No. 31 in 2022.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2025
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Blanche has been nominated for deputy attorney general, Sauer as solicitor general, and Bove as principal associate deputy attorney general.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Shutterstock Colombia’s Magdalena River The Magdalena River, Colombia’s principal waterway, stretches nearly 1,000 miles from the Andes Mountains to the Caribbean Sea.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Presiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presiding. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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