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executive

[ig-zek-yuh-tiv] / ɪgˈzɛk yə tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
administrative
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Domestically, opposition politicians chanted the traditional laments about executive usurpation and congressional war powers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Oil executives are reportedly planning visits to Venezuela to assess potential business opportunities in the coming months.

From Barron's

Movie producers, directors and studio executives are about to commence their annual lightning bottling ceremony — Tinseltown’s version of Groundhog Day.

From Salon

Sure, these executives usually fly business class—one of them, United Airlines’ Scott Kirby, can have any seat he wants—but they say many of their techniques work for coach fliers, too.

From The Wall Street Journal

PDC chief executive Matt Porter has previously said they consider "star quality" and people who can "perform on the big stage" so they can entice millions to watch on TV.

From BBC