Example Sentences

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She highlighted how the deputyship "is a party role, not a government one" and said her focus would be bringing the voices of councillors, members and communities to the attention of government.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025

After Reagan was elected, Stone turned down the high-powered deputyship Rollins offered him.

From Slate • Aug. 3, 2016

So if you’re looking for a fine deputyship, get out your résumé.

From Washington Post • May 14, 2013

His hopes of holding office had been continually disappointed until Mr. John Sanks became sheriff, and rewarded with a deputyship some important special service rendered by him in the late very close canvass.

From The Best American Humorous Short Stories by Poe, Edgar Allan

Farnham, I do not acknowledge your deputyship, and if you attempt to arrest me it will be at your peril.

From Beth Norvell A Romance of the West by Parrish, Randall