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chairperson

[chair-pur-suhn] / ˈtʃɛərˌpɜr sən /


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The council's transport chairperson, Moraig Lyall, said the report showed there were no technical barriers to building tunnels which would be "cheaper in the long run" than ferries.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

Ortega’s daughter, Marta Ortega Perez, is the retailer’s chairperson.

From MarketWatch Jun. 3, 2026

Stuart Bonar, chairperson of the Liberal Democrats in Plymouth, said there was pressure on housing markets for people buying or renting.

From BBC Apr. 27, 2026

“The Block family has worked to find the best possible source for responsible local journalism for the Pittsburgh region and we believe we have succeeded,” said Karen Johnese, chairperson of Block Communications.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 14, 2026

Late that night—two a.m.—my house chairperson pounded on my door and yelled that I had a phone call.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

In 2024, the chairpersons of 17 parent councils in Aberdeenshire wrote to the Scottish government asking for urgent action to tackle the teacher shortages in the north east.

From BBC Jun. 8, 2026

Avril Haines, the director of national intelligence, confirmed the review in a letter to the chairpersons of two House committees.

From Seattle Times Sep. 11, 2022

“We have Betsy brigades in every county, and we will have chairpersons in those counties responsible for explaining the intricacies of signature gathering,” Johnson said.

From Washington Times Jun. 4, 2022

Most past chairpersons have served a single two-year term.

From Reuters Nov. 18, 2021

From this point on, representatives of the Community found themselves increasingly asked to function as convenors or chairpersons of a wide range of bodies: committees, task forces, working groups and advisory boards.

From Century of Light by Baha'i International Community




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