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
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Re-elected to a third term, Wagner vowed to oust Buckley both from the House seat and his Bronx bossdom.
From Time Magazine Archive
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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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