charter member
Example Sentences
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It was only a matter of time before Diogenes, a charter member of the Cynic movement that began in the fourth century B.C., got his turn.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025
Of course, Benmont Tench III is most well-known for being the guy sitting over Tom Petty’s right shoulder as a charter member of the Heartbreakers, rocking away at the Hammond B3 organ.
From Salon ● May 27, 2025
They’re joined by new charter member, Mary McNamara, who will ride out the rest of this season’s voyage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 16, 2025
Ronald Acuña Jr. got married Thursday and then became the charter member of the 30-homer, 60-steal club that night.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 4, 2023
"I'm already part of this family. I'm like a charter member."
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
