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

In practice, the Fed sets rates by committee vote, not by automatic deference to the chair.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

On Wednesday the chair of the Police Federation of Northern Ireland said a recovery plan which aims to lift police officer numbers to 7,000 by 2028 was in "grave doubt".

From BBC • May 21, 2026

I pick up the chair and take it out to the landing.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler