ex-president
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ex-president
An Americanism dating back to 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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In Kosovo, where former guerrilla leaders are still celebrated as heroes, the war crimes trial of ex-president Hashim Thaci and other senior commanders has reignited bitter debate over the legacy of the independence struggle.
From Barron's
Ahead of the surgery, Flavio read a handwritten letter signed by the ex-president.
From Barron's
The ex-president began serving a 27-year sentence in late November at federal police headquarters in Brasilia.
From Barron's
The appeal repeats a plea for the ex-president to be allowed to serve his sentence under house arrest on health grounds.
From BBC
On Friday he told news agency AFP that he has "no ties" with the ex-president, and that "the party is not responsible for his personal actions."
From BBC
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