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Theroux treasures every silly little turn his cocky boss man gets to take.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2025 -
Trump’s persona as a boss man known for firing people on NBC’s The Apprentice captivated and horrified the nation.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 July 2024
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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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This irks their brothers Ness (Scott MacArthur,), the team's general manager, and Sandy (Drew Tarver), its chief financial officer.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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General manager Chad Buchanan confirmed as much during an appearance on the Setting The Pace podcast.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Guenther Steiner, the former team principal of Haas F1, and the Haas Formula One Team have reached a resolution to their legal dispute through a mediation process.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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The legal matters between Guenther Steiner and Haas are over, with the former Formula One team principal deciding to voluntarily dismiss his lawsuit with prejudice after reaching an agreement in mediation.—
Madeline Coleman,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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The superintendent did not identify the suspect but described them as a school assistant.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
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At the conclusion of an investigation, COPA will submit its findings and recommendations to the CPD superintendent.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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This person would now be an overseer of intelligence coming through the government’s various channels, with access to practically every scrap of the nation’s most sensitive information.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2025
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If confirmed by Senate, Rollins, 52, will play an important role in determining whether rural and low-income Americans feel supported by the administration, as the overseer of a wide range of agencies that deal with forests, food safety, food stamps and rural development.—
Kyler Alvord,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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The superiors allegedly didn’t take action for reasons that are unclear.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Agents must obtain approval from their superiors before making an arrest in a location deemed sensitive.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 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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“Straw boss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straw%20boss. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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