ex-president
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ex-president
An Americanism dating back to 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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The 54-year-old ex-president, who led DR Congo for 18 years from 2001, has not responded to a BBC request for comment.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
A foreign ministry statement on Tuesday however said Santiago "has decided to withdraw Chile's backing for ex-president Michelle Bachelet as candidate for the post of secretary general of the United Nations."
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
Victims' families protested in front of the Navy buildings in the city after it was revealed Argentina's ex-president Mauricio Macri had ordered illegal surveillance on them.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
Earlier this month, Mayweather sued Showtime and its ex-president Stephen Espinoza, alleging that they conspired with Mayweather’s former manager Al Haymon to divert a large chunk of his earnings.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
And that was precisely why the danger-loving, thrill-seeking ex-president of the United States wouldn’t be able to resist.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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