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transition team

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noun

  1. a group of people who manage the transition between one system, administrative regime, etc and another

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The vice-president is the "perfect surrogate" in these high-stakes negotiations because of "his firm understanding of President Trump's goals", said Mark Bednar, who worked on the Trump-Vance transition team.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

He has also shown a willingness to court controversy, notably with his pick of antitrust crusader Lina Khan to help lead his transition team.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

The mayor’s first chief of staff was Chris Thompson, who led the transition team after her election.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

Most of its staff positions will be eliminated, although the organization specified that a small transition team will remain through January 2026, “to ensure a responsible and orderly closeout of operations.”

From Salon • Aug. 6, 2025

I delegated what I could to Melissa and other members of my transition team.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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