premier
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Pettitte might have posted a 3.85 ERA in his career, but he pitched through the heart of the steroid era and had plenty of signature moments in October with baseball’s premier franchise.
Asked if playing a Big Ten schedule provides an advantage, Close said she is proud to be a member and believes it is the premier conference in the country.
From Los Angeles Times
The prime minister of Yemen has been replaced by his foreign minister after the premier submitted the government's resignation, the country's Saudi-backed presidential body said.
From Barron's
Kinew, who enjoys the highest approval rating of any premier in Canada, said he recognised Ford was standing up for Ontarians but noted they "are Canadians, just like the people here in Gimli".
From BBC
Takaichi became Japan's fifth premier in as many years when she was elected, initially as the head of a minority government.
From Barron's
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