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boss

[baws, bos] / bɔs, bɒs /


NOUN
game antagonist
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The stock fell 31% from January 2022 to August 2024, when the board ousted CEO Mark Schneider, the star boss who had previously helped mastermind shares’ run to a record high.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Thus far, we’ve thought of that level of “Whatever the boss wants” deference to the president as cost free.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

The Real Madrid midfielder has only started four times since the German took over as England boss in January 2025, with a further three appearances off the bench.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

And the job for some offers a rare opportunity at the top of business—being paid to be honest with your boss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“And the island. This is Nhamo’s Island. I am the boss of all baboons.”

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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