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chairwomen

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plural of chairwoman

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When Levine left to return to his seat, the two chairmen smiled and shook hands.

— Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
The following year, John Conyers, of Michigan, and Charles Rangel, of New York, became the first Black chairmen of the Judiciary and the Ways and Means Committees, respectively.

— Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026

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The existing committee chairpersons are tasked with facilitating meetings and placing items on their agendas.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
With seven Republican members of the Oklahoma Legislature campaigning for statewide office, GOP leaders have kept those lawmakers in their leadership positions or as committee chairpersons, a reversal of policies instituted by previous House speakers or Senate pro tempores.

— Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch, 21 Jan. 2026

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The move attracted criticism from former presidents Barack Obama and George W Bush, as well as billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Chishti said the rulings signify that future presidents could continue to change immigration policies at their discretion.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

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Items including coolers, folding chairs, frisbees, balls, metal drink containers and aerosol cans — including spray sunscreen — are prohibited.

— Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
Others, like Castro, sat outside their homes and businesses on folding chairs and patio furniture, as the marchers, fire trucks and floats went by.

— Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026

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