chairwoman
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Education committee chairwoman Helen Hayes had pressed ministers to set out a timetable for implementing "multi-agency child protection teams in every local authority area".
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
In other words, Collins is more than just the chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee: She’s a politician.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
The chairwoman of Britain's ruling Labour party, Anna Turley, said online platforms were "playing a role in driving" the unrest.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
“His parents had enough money to help him, and not everybody has that,” said Peggy Schaffer, a former vice chairwoman of the Maine Democratic Party.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
“What is the American dream?” said Karen Handel, chairwoman of the Fulton County Commission in Alpharetta.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
The Opera Ball, once underwritten by wealthy chairwomen, was changed to a stripped-down gala, and the beautiful Corcoran Ball, no longer held in the museum, continues in name only.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 14, 2018
Goddard was chosen to head the inquiry after two previous chairwomen were appointed, and then rejected because of their connections to Britain's establishment.
From US News ● Aug. 5, 2016
Two chairwomen were appointed, attacked and stepped down in a matter of weeks.
From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2015
Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell will have to relinquish their positions as chairwomen in their respective committees.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 6, 2014
She suddenly found herself seven or eight presidents and at least eleven chairwomen.
From Mrs. Budlong's Christmas Presents by Rupert Hughes
