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executive

[ig-zek-yuh-tiv] / ɪgˈzɛk yə tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
administrative
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“Our first-quarter results exceeded guidance, but remain below the standard our brand is capable of delivering,” said Chief Executive Daniel Heaf.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Chief Executive Jeff Green became known as a charismatic industry thought leader, frequently commenting on Google’s digital-ad dominance and general ad-market trends in public appearances.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

“If it continues, there will be real cost increases,” Chief Executive Ryan Marshall said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Delta Chief Executive Ed Bastian has said some of the recent difficulties stem from changes to how the airline routes and schedules pilots, as outlined in its pilot contract.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

With this in mind, I approached the National Executive Committee with the idea that we must come up with a contingency plan for just such an eventuality.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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