the chair

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Another radical departure from precedent was the participation of Arthur Burns, the chair of the ostensibly independent Federal Reserve, in the crafting of Nixon’s shock therapy program.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Villarreal: I’m trying to blend in with the chair.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 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

I accept Dad’s kiss on my forehead, and then Jonah pulls out the chair next to me.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison