officeholder
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This officeholder oversees the California Department of Education, which guides local school districts and also provides partial oversight.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
The officeholder also leads the more than 6,000 members of the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025
Only about two weeks ago, DeWine told reporters he didn’t plan any endorsement in the GOP primary, which also features Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, his fellow state officeholder.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2024
But it definitely covered the president of the United States, or any officeholder.
From Slate • Feb. 5, 2024
It was feared that Jefferson would wipe out the national debt, abolish the navy, and remove every Federal officeholder in the land.
From Thomas Jefferson by Merwin, Henry Childs
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