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chief

[cheef] / tʃif /




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Johnson & Johnson Chairman and Chief Executive Joaquin Duato said finding a cure for certain cancers and turning others into chronic diseases is a realistic goal for the coming decade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Chief executive Dan Finley told the BBC earlier this week it would "operate to all intents and purposes as Debenhams Group".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Ford Chief Financial Officer Sherry House, during the company’s first-quarter earnings call on April 29, said that its “Novelis recovery” was progressing as expected.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Chief Executive RJ Scaringe said the company is aiming to compete with not just other EV makers, but also traditional auto companies such as Jeep and Subaru.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

They all worked for the Big Chief Chrome Company, whose manager was Industry Jongwe, Nhamo’s uncle.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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