the chair

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In early March, the chair of the California Democratic Party, Rusty Hicks, urged stuggling candidates to drop out of the race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The initial flashpoint came when Wang made her way over to Korpatsch's side of the court to inspect a ball mark, after the chair umpire ruled her shot had landed beyond the baseline.

From BBC • May 27, 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

She darted back toward the chair, which now sat empty, the cord that had bound Anat still wrapped loosely around the arms.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny