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executive

[ig-zek-yuh-tiv] / ɪgˈzɛk yə tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
administrative
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While he pushed through early measures by executive decree, the rest of his reform program depends on Congress, where he lacks a majority despite strong midterm results.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Luz Gallegos, executive director of the Todec Legal Center, thanked them for their hard work.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

They also tend to be younger, with a lower BMI than patients on the injections, and tend to be men, according to remarks from a Novo executive last month at a BMO investor conference.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Wrexham councillor Marc Jones made the allegation during an executive board meeting this week.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Abigail tended to reinforce this belief in executive independence.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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