chieftain

Example Sentences

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Vice President Harris, the chieftain of both Afghanistan and the southern border, has also been absent for most of the last two weeks, despite the concurrent crises in both of her domains.

From Washington Times

Corporate chieftains and politicians frequently bow deeply to the news cameras to apologize for this corporate scandal or that political misdeed.

From New York Times

Other Republicans said the corporate chieftains were guilty of selective indignation, attacking alleged Democratic shortcomings at home while turning a blind eye to those in overseas markets.

From Washington Post

Their words carry unusual weight with corporate chieftains.

From Washington Post

“I think it is bad news for Modi that three powerful regional chieftains are emerging from these elections.”

From New York Times