the chair

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“He had me sit in the chair in front of the camera, and I didn’t know what was going to happen. I was given no direction,” An told the BBC.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

"I didn't fall off the chair, but it was painfully obvious," said Humphrys, adding: "That was the last time ever."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Oil major BP on Tuesday said it’s ousting the chair it appointed only last year, but keeping the chief executive he picked.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

He didn’t mention Ben Bernanke, the chair he actually served under for all five of his years as a governor, including during the 2008-09 financial crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Mr. Feeney rose from the chair as if he were balancing a big sack of something heavy on his shoulders.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott