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
“I thought I was being asked to join a charitable board,” says Sacks, who eventually joined Pishevar as Hyperloop Tech cochair, “but I realized they were serious about turning this into a business.”
From Forbes • Feb. 11, 2015
She also currently serves as the cochair of the WGAW's Diversity Advisory Group.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2014
“Shouldn’t Lena at least have a cochair, Ms. Tannenbaum?” she says.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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