cochair
Americanverb (used with or without object)
noun
Gender
Is it cochair, cochairman, cochairwoman, or cochairperson? See chairperson.
Etymology
Origin of cochair
Example Sentences
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The studios believe that “cuts alone would solve shortfalls and not employer increases,” said Keyser, the WGA’s negotiating committee cochair.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2017
He designed a research framework for the Campaign for Forgiveness Research, Archbishop Desmond Tutu became a cochair for the campaign, and the Templeton Foundation provided a $5 million grant.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2015
She also currently serves as the cochair of the WGAW's Diversity Advisory Group.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2014
“It’s striking that anyone frames this question in terms of ‘belief,’ saying things like, ‘I don’t believe in climate change,’ ” says John D. Black Professor and BEI faculty cochair Forest L. Reinhardt.
From Forbes ● Sep. 9, 2013
“Shouldn’t Lena at least have a cochair, Ms. Tannenbaum?” she says.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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