secretary
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A Pride in London spokesperson told us it was in the process of increasing the size of the board of directors, including a company secretary and a chair of the board.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
A savvy Navy secretary can be much more than a ribbon cutter, and few projects are as worth the President’s time as making sure America’s naval fleet is prepared to meet the Chinese challenge.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
The most famous example of this involves Rex Tillerson, Trump’s first secretary of state, who learned he was fired by a presidential tweet in the middle of a trip to Africa.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
About the author: Chris Pilkerton is the assistant secretary for investment security at the U.S.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
She could live with her mother and keep her job as a secretary at the nearby Marine base.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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