chief
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“The Russians, and highly likely the Iranians, have identified that as a potent gap,” says Mike Monnik, the chief executive of DroneSec, a company that tracks global drone threats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
The security talks also come in a week when questions have been raised about Germany's reliability as an intelligence partner, following the bombshell arrest of a former spy chief on suspicion of espionage.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
In the view of Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at Interactive Brokers, while the economy remains healthy, the current environment hasn’t been especially favorable for small caps.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
The EU parliament's trade committee chief, Bernd Lange, said ahead of Sefcovic's trip that this "economic crisis in China" gives the EU "bargaining power".
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
In 1779, Henry Clinton, the British commander in chief in America, again issued an offer of freedom.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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Mr. Netanyahu entered the situation room to receive a briefing from the military chiefs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
As part of the merger, there have already been several management shakeups, including the exit of Warner Bros. film chiefs Pam Abdy and Michael De Luca.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
Constance added that she had received reassurances from health chiefs that capacity could be expanded, but said it was important to do that in "a phased, planned way".
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
The plans to rebuild the main port in the tourism hub of Koror have also sparked anxiety among traditional chiefs, scientists and tour operators.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
Hoarfrost Hill and Rimegate still lacked garrisons, so Jon had asked their views on which of the remaining wildling chiefs and war lords might be best suited to hold them.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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