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she was tapped to quarterback the upcoming gubernatorial campaign
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Recent Examples of quarterback
Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
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Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw has become a popular motivational speaker, singer, comedian and storyteller.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2025
Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2025
In posts shared Saturday and Sunday on X, ESPN’s Adam Schefter implied that NFL officials help quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Then again, a franchise quarterback is the most important commodity in the sport.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
Terry Bradshaw Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket
Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw has become a popular motivational speaker, singer, comedian and storyteller.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
Other signal-callers who’ve had the pleasure of losing to Mahomes in the playoffs are former No. 1 picks Trevor Lawrence and Baker Mayfield and the newest addition to the list as of this year, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2025
In posts shared Saturday and Sunday on X, ESPN’s Adam Schefter implied that NFL officials help quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarterback
Noun
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General manager Chris Drury has to make decisions involving his coach, his core and the players in supporting roles.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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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
Verb
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Nutley directed academic services at St. Xavier, and supervised a program aimed at helping teens who were struggling academically, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Shapiro supervises them all, on both scientific and ethical matters.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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North Korean troops are further disadvantaged by the crude tactics of their Russian commanders, who have sent them into assault campaigns without providing rear-fire support, the spy agency told lawmakers in January.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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Hamas’ top military commander, Mohammad Deif, was killed during a strike in July 2024.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The environmental health center had also handled a variety of other issues like cruise ship outbreak investigations, which are now reeling from significant layoffs.—
Sarah Lynch Baldwin,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The bulbs are durable and waterproof, able to handle extreme heat and cold.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Because in this age of generative AI, leaders are creating versions of themselves that operate without them.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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After a server at a Pilsen restaurant was attacked, a community wants justice The footage of two women brutally attacking a server at Taco Azteca, a longtime Mexican restaurant in Pilsen, last weekend has left a neighborhood reeling, according to residents and local leaders.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Joan Jett and her company Blackheart have entered into a partnership with hit songwriter Evan Bogart’s Seeker Music to oversee the legendary rock artist’s catalog together, The Hollywood Reporter can report exclusively.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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In addition, Tobey oversees Lionsgate’s AI initiatives designed to increase production, marketing and distribution efficiency and provide new tools for filmmakers, including its partnership with Runway.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Carlos Rodriguez, port director of the Pharr, Hidalgo, and Anzalduas ports of entry, said in the news release about the squash that officers are working hard to crack down on drug smuggling.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The final cost will be set once the design is completed, said Laura Swartz, the communications director for the Department of Finance.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2025
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The camera responded instantly to my Alexa voice commands to stream video to an Amazon Echo Show display.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Rema commanded a lively crowd at the Moody Theatre headlining the fourth night of Rolling Stone’s Future of Music showcase at SXSW in Austin.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Quarterback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarterback. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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