head of state
Example Sentences
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At the same time, Peru has had an average of almost one head of state per year, unprecedented in Latin America.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Critics say the distinction is difficult to sustain when the account belongs to a head of state.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
However, Hun Sen still wields immense power in Cambodia and is acting head of state while King Norodom Sihamoni receives medical treatment abroad.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Col Michael Randrianirina led the coup and was sworn in as head of state in October 2025.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
We would be told shortly who our new head of state was.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
