executive

Example Sentences

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An executive order by President Dwight D. Eisenhower set a standard for military members threatened with enemy capture, including that, “If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Chief executive officer Miguel Angel Gil emphasised the need for consistency.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Carpino is the Angels’ president, retiring Monday after 16 years in that role and 23 years in all as a loyal executive under Angels owner Arte Moreno.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

“Where we don’t have research, clinical trials, what we’ve got a ton of, is, shall we say, testimonials, patient affidavits, attesting to the wonders of the drug,” said Scott Brunner, the alliance’s chief executive officer.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

It’s Mr. Burnside, the retired business executive who never exactly came to terms with the end of his career.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman