foreperson
Americannoun
Gender
See -person.
Etymology
Origin of foreperson
Example Sentences
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The Justice Department said the second indictment remained a legitimate charging document that had been endorsed by the grand jury foreperson as accurately reflecting the group’s vote on charges for Comey.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 22, 2025
Then it was handed back to the foreperson.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2025
The foreperson told the judge and attorneys, “I feel afraid inside there,” according to a transcript.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2025
Judge Curtis Farber on Wednesday informed the jury foreperson, who complained earlier this week that he felt bullied, that he won’t have to go into the jury room if he doesn’t want to.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2025
The partial verdict comes after five days of deliberations, with the foreperson of the jury reporting escalating tensions among the jurors.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2025
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