charter member
Example Sentences
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Tottenham Hotspur — charter member of the Premier League, owner of a state-of-the-art stadium, and one of the world’s highest earning clubs — is deep in a relegation fight.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026
A charter member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, the nation exuded affluence and excess — though the wealth was mostly channeled to domestic elites and foreign oil companies, not the impoverished majority.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026
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
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 believe you know my friend and charter member of the Loyal Order of the Stone Bone, Mr. Borlock.”
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
