chairwoman
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chairwomen
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Is it chairman , chairwoman, or chairperson? See chairperson.
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Former California GOP chairwoman Jessica Millan Patterson said that while the ad wasn’t for her, she understood the campaign’s desire to expand its reach to different voters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
At the center of our story is Cheng Li-wun, the KMT’s new chairwoman, who in April took a red-carpet, six-day tour of the mainland, capped by an audience with Xi.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Marina McMullan, the chairwoman of RDCA, grew up on the island and also lived and worked elsewhere before coming back.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Its chairwoman Bailie Annette Christie said said the city was "proud" to host the event.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
“What is the American dream?” said Karen Handel, chairwoman of the Fulton County Commission in Alpharetta.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
The Opera Ball, once underwritten by wealthy chairwomen, was changed to a stripped-down gala, and the beautiful Corcoran Ball, no longer held in the museum, continues in name only.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 14, 2018
The senators were falsely identified in payroll information sent to the comptroller as chairmen or chairwomen.
From New York Times ● May 15, 2017
Goddard was chosen to head the inquiry after two previous chairwomen were appointed, and then rejected because of their connections to Britain's establishment.
From US News ● Aug. 5, 2016
Two chairwomen were appointed, attacked and stepped down in a matter of weeks.
From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2015
She suddenly found herself seven or eight presidents and at least eleven chairwomen.
From Mrs. Budlong's Christmas Presents by Rupert Hughes
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