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boss

[baws, bos] / bɔs, bɒs /


NOUN
game antagonist
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Airline boss Richard Molloy told national broadcaster RNZ that fire fighters had secured the plane to the ground.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Thus far, we’ve thought of that level of “Whatever the boss wants” deference to the president as cost free.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Guardiola announced on 22 May he would step down as City boss after a trophy laden decade in charge, and Maresca was quickly identified as the leading contender to be his replacement.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Sagan’s boss’ boss, Brian Znotins, saw during the last World Cup that Argentinians are the most likely to follow their team.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“Oh, no. Odilia just came over to pick up some money for eggs,” Mamá assured her boss, quickly switching to English.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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