Etymology
Origin of bossdom
Example Sentences
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The result is an ode of sorts to elusive bossdom, where the cryptic may remain cryptic, decoded just enough to let us appreciate the achievement.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
What made it important to talk about girl bossdom in this moment?
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025
In a century of highly successful Republican bossdom, just two Democrats had tiptoed into the Statehouse.
From Time Magazine Archive
Re-elected to a third term, Wagner vowed to oust Buckley both from the House seat and his Bronx bossdom.
From Time Magazine Archive
New York City is not unique in its experience with political bossdom.
From The Boss and the Machine; a chronicle of the politicians and party organization by Orth, Samuel Peter
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