Chancellor of the Exchequer
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Chancellor of the Exchequer
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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John Healey - who has been announced as Andy Burnham's Chancellor of the Exchequer - is seen as the ultimate safe pair of hands.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said: "Heating oil prices have spiked sharply, and I know that, for families in rural communities, that is a real and urgent problem."
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2026
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves faces some tough choices on Wednesday when she sets out a budget that strives to narrow the country’s fiscal gap without damaging growth.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 26, 2025
That leaves big tax increases, which Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves unveiled Wednesday in a new budget plan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 26, 2025
There must be a new Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Fox must act cordially with the person whom the King might appoint to that office.
From Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections by Rosebery, Archibald Phillip Primrose
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