praesidium
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A year earlier, Stalin had decided that warnings about his health were part of a Jewish conspiracy to kill members of the ruling praesidium.
From Economist
As a mute and moribund Stalin drifts in and out of consciousness, his petrified praesidium starts planning for what might follow.
From Economist
The cast is at its best during the meetings of the praesidium, as contenders for power lean on Malenkov to force a vote for their agenda.
From Economist
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