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officeholder

[aw-fis-hohl-der, of-is-] / ˈɔ fɪsˌhoʊl dər, ˈɒf ɪs- /
NOUN
appointee
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In that case, the former officeholder could run again.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

The 73-year-old Ohioan and veteran officeholder is staring down all of Democrats’ problems in his bid to return to the Senate.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026

Only about two weeks ago, DeWine told reporters he didn’t plan any endorsement in the GOP primary, which also features Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, his fellow state officeholder.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 11, 2024

But it definitely covered the president of the United States, or any officeholder.

From Slate ● Feb. 5, 2024

We have a comprehensive examination system in the civil service, and every officeholder, except members of the Cabinet, retains his office while efficiently performing his duty, without regard to politics.

From A journey in other worlds A romance of the future by John Jacob Astor


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