as in administration
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
responsibility for the presidency of a major television network
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Recent Examples of presidency
To be sure, his presidency was deeply troubled by high inflation, gas lines and the Iran hostage crisis, but he is increasingly seen more favorably by historians as having accomplished some far-reaching achievements.
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Storer H. Rowley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
The position is third in line to the presidency, behind the vice president and House speaker.
—Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Jan. 2025
Trump spoke of the idea before, during the 2024 campaign and his first presidency.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, a seasoned hand, will take a visible role when Poland assumes the presidency of the Council of the European Union next year.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Storer H. Rowley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
The position is third in line to the presidency, behind the vice president and House speaker.
—Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Jan. 2025
Trump spoke of the idea before, during the 2024 campaign and his first presidency.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, a seasoned hand, will take a visible role when Poland assumes the presidency of the Council of the European Union next year.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presidency
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The attacks by al-Qaida killed nearly 3,000 people on Sept. 11, 2001, and helped spur U.S. invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq in what the George W. Bush administration called its war on terror.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Washington has the people and the vision to stand up to any unconstitutional actions by a second Trump administration.Dan Gooding, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Yet experts believe investment-grade corporates play a role in risk management.Michelle Fox, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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With the score 0-0 and half-time approaching at the London Stadium, there was a prime example of the type of game management nous Brighton have lacked in Veltman’s absence.Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Ukrainian and Russian officials confirmed the offensive, but the sides offered varying accounts of the scale and efficiency of the new operation.Brad Dress, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2025
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The incoming administration has promised the largest deportation operation in history.CBS News, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2025
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If two-thirds of your government pension is more than your Social Security benefit, your benefit could be reduced to zero.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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What happens to Social Security if the government shuts down?The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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But his decision to leave his role as vice chair of supervision may have been intended to sidestep a legal battle with Mr. Trump.Deborah B. Solomon, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden, Barr stated his intent to vacate his role as vice chair of supervision while remaining on the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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The government's handling of the virus, including vaccinations, mask mandates, and its origin, has sparked controversy among many Americans, and forged deep political divides.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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The current Oilers are veteran-laden and (as was proven last year with the handling of Philip Broberg) may be shy in bringing Savoie up for his first blush look at the world’s best league.Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Although exerting absolute control over the PLA may not be possible, Xi has tried.Sam Bresnick, Foreign Affairs, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Vikings were in full control against Green Bay until the Packers scored 15 points in the fourth quarter.Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Bianconeri were seeking their first trophy under the stewardship of Coach Thiago Motta, but instead became the first victims of the Sergio Conceicao era at Milan as their opponents secured a place in Monday’s final.Adam Digby, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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On the other hand, under the stewardship of Shanahan and Lynch, the 49ers have made the playoffs four times and made two Super Bowl appearances in eight seasons.Nathan Kamal, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Presidency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presidency. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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