premiership
Britishnoun
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the office of premier
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a championship competition held among a number of sporting clubs
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a victory in such a championship
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Example Sentences
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Churchill, despite his wartime heroism, lost the premiership in the Labour landslide of 1945.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
As well as Thaksin, who is serving a prison sentence for corruption, three other members of the family have held Thailand's premiership, including Yodchanan's father Somchai Wongsawat.
From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026
She's taken high-profile visits from world leaders, including receiving Donald Trump only a week into her premiership.
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026
Livingston Football Club said their premiership match against St Mirren would be subject to a pitch inspection at 10:30.
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026
The Marquis of Rockingham had died suddenly, and the king had appointed Lord Shelburne to the premiership.
From The Viceroys of Ireland by O'Mahony, Charles
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