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

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

Nat King Cole had agreed to be a charter member.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2024

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