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executive

[ig-zek-yuh-tiv] / ɪgˈzɛk yə tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
administrative
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Suzanne Thoma, a business executive who grew up locally, said a population cap would be like performing open-heart surgery on the export-oriented Swiss economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

President Donald Trump this month signed an executive order External link establishing a review process for new AI models, though the reviews are voluntary.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Glaser had arranged a meeting in August 2024 between Cipriani and Shell, the former chief executive of NBCUniversal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In 2021, he met with Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney but, without a firm offer forthcoming, signed a contract extension to stay with France.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

On August 24 the executive committee named Burnham director of works.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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