the chair

Example Sentences

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“He had me sit in the chair in front of the camera, and I didn’t know what was going to happen. I was given no direction,” An told the BBC.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Oil major BP on Tuesday said it’s ousting the chair it appointed only last year, but keeping the chief executive he picked.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

He didn’t mention Ben Bernanke, the chair he actually served under for all five of his years as a governor, including during the 2008-09 financial crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

"The system isn't coping at the moment, and it's only going to get worse in the future," says Caspar Glynn KC, the chair of the ELA.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

I jump from the chair and run to the librarians on duty.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin