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chairmanship

American

[chair-muhn-ship] / ˈtʃɛər mənˌʃɪp /

noun

the office or rank of chairman.

Etymology

Origin of chairmanship

First recorded in 1840–50; chairman + -ship

Example Sentences

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He points out that former leader Jiang Zemin retained his chairmanship of the CMC for two years after stepping down, undermining his successor's power.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Powell’s chairmanship expires May 15, and the Fed’s interest rate policy committee meets in March, April, and June.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

A man so adept at helping clients navigate boardroom intrigue was pushed out from Paul Weiss’s chairmanship by an internal revolt after 18 years at the helm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Powell would probably have left if Trump had selected Fed governor Christopher Waller, who was one of the front-runners for the chairmanship, Tang said in an interview with MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 31, 2026

Compton was given the chairmanship of a new committee, known as S-l.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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