Example Sentences

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A physicist by trade, he has held senior leadership roles at Google and Amazon, and has headed several venture capital-funded start-ups.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Intel named Lip-Bu Tan as its new chief executive in March, and the executive has headed a turnaround effort that this fall ended the company’s six-quarter streak of losses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

Ten times the world's best teams have assembled for a World Cup final, and nine times the William Webb Ellis trophy has headed off in southern hemisphere hands.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

Increased public awareness probably has headed off some arson incidents in recent weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025

"Every time I suggested going there Jimmy has headed me oflf with one excuse or another."

From Priscilla's Spies by Birmingham, George A.