boss

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And then there is Portugal, led by Roberto Martinez – a former Swansea captain and boss and still beloved in that part of south Wales.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The stock fell 31% from January 2022 to August 2024, when the board ousted CEO Mark Schneider, the star boss who had previously helped mastermind shares’ run to a record high.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 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

But Rossetti’s comments ran afoul of his boss, the Catholic archbishop of Washington, D.C., who announced Wednesday he had “removed” Rossetti from his position as an exorcist.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

It’s the assistant who speaks, ultimately, tasked with the job via unspoken prodding from her boss.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse