presidency

Example Sentences

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They, along with Roosevelt, were unhappy with this development—and with Taft’s presidency in general—leading to Roosevelt’s third-party run in 1912 that divided Republicans and brought Woodrow Wilson to the White House.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

His presidency, while short and largely unrealized, nonetheless seeded much of the transformative legislation and social programs that defined the 1960s and the rest of the American century — and continue to be felt today.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

Fernandez, Chaves' political heir, appointed him minister of the presidency -- a role akin to that of chief of staff but within the cabinet.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

In a statement, the Nigerian presidency played down the significance of the defections, suggesting they reflected "the normal fluidity of democratic politics" rather than any fundamental shift.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Our first step will be to elect one of their number to some very high office—the presidency, if Fortuna spins us kindly.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole