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deputy

[dep-yuh-tee] / ˈdɛp yə ti /


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“If we were out looking for a person that was up and able to attract attention, then we would have found him,” the deputy said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

His deputy Dina Boluarte held on for almost three years before she was ultimately sent packing, leading to a series of interim leaders since late last year.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Bank of Canada external deputy governor Nicolas Vincent in a speech late last month characterized the labor market as one of low-hire, low-fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Air Forces in the Pacific and the Middle East, rising to deputy commander of U.S.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

I pushed by the deputy, opened the door, and saw that the entire courtroom had been altered.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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