charter member
Example Sentences
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It was only a matter of time before Diogenes, a charter member of the Cynic movement that began in the fourth century B.C., got his turn.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025
Of course, Benmont Tench III is most well-known for being the guy sitting over Tom Petty’s right shoulder as a charter member of the Heartbreakers, rocking away at the Hammond B3 organ.
From Salon • May 27, 2025
Nat King Cole had agreed to be a charter member.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2024
The steal did more than make Acuña the game’s charter member of the 40-70 club.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023
“I believe you know my friend and charter member of the Loyal Order of the Stone Bone, Mr. Borlock.”
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
