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prime minister

NOUN
government head
Synonyms
WEAK
President chancellor chief executive chief minister chief of state chief officer commander in chief dewan doge grand vizier head of cabinet head of state leader person in charge premier

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The prime minister is facing growing pressure to set out when the much-delayed blueprint will appear, as talks with the Treasury continue.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Cole-Hamilton said: "We need leadership that will stand up to him in the same way the Liberal prime minister in Canada, Mark Carney, did."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

While the election victory signaled Carney’s strength in the polls, political observers here said the prime minister showed bare-knuckle political skills in convincing political opponents to join his side, known here as “floor crossing.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, said “efforts are ongoing to resolve outstanding issues” between the U.S. and Iran.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

At 5:44 A.M. on Saturday, the prime minister of Japan, Naoto Kan, issued the evacuation order for everyone within 6 miles of the plant—about 45,000 people altogether.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland