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executive

[ig-zek-yuh-tiv] / ɪgˈzɛk yə tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
administrative
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Graham Knaus, chief executive of the California State Assn. of Counties, told The Times that he appreciated efforts to raise awareness about the burden these changes would place on counties.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Joshua Robinson, The Wall Street Journal’s sports editor, and Jonathan Clegg, executive news editor at the Journal, will be answering your questions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Lethal autonomous weapons, whatever their form, lower the barrier to warfare, dehumanise conflict and blur accountability, says Nicole van Rooijen, the executive director of Stop Killer Robots, a global coalition of non-governmental organisations.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The presentation marked Apple CEO Tim Cook's final appearance at the company's annual Worldwide developers conference -- Cook will cede the reins to longtime executive John Ternus in September.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Clement remains a top executive with the North Carolina Mutual and has served on the Durham city council for three consecutive terms.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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