chief of state
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of chief of state
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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The strong prospect of a female chief of state in Mexico comes after years of political gains for women.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2023
It was a night of effervescence for both contenders and their supporters ahead of a showdown in two weeks to see who will become France’s chief of state for the next five years.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2022
Soltan was interrogated by Egypt’s chief of state security prosecutions and singled out for helping foreign media “embarrass Egypt before the world,” for his U.S. citizenship and his father’s status, the suit states.
From Washington Post • Jun. 1, 2020
Of the three people convicted, two were members of the highest circle of the radical Communist regime: Nuon Chea, 90, who was No. 2 in the hierarchy, and Khieu Samphan, 85, the chief of state.
From New York Times • Apr. 10, 2017
The chief of state police in nearby Fortin de las Flores will not comment on the incident.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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