leadership
noun
lead·er·ship
ˈlē-dər-ˌship 
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a politician who lacks leadership
What this country needs is the exercise of strong leadership!
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Nonetheless, neither Cubans on the island or outside of the country may be inclined to accept a change in leadership that stops short of ousting the entire regime.
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Chris Kenning, USA Today, 21 May 2026
That’s where Messier’s leadership came to the forefront.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Dean Williams, who has been with the company since its inception and has extensive financial leadership experience, will serve as interim chief executive officer, succeeding former CEO Gary Smith, who left the company.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Cuba’s top leadership had not been indicted over the shootdown.
—Carmen Sesin, NBC news, 20 May 2026
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Chris Kenning, USA Today, 21 May 2026
That’s where Messier’s leadership came to the forefront.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Dean Williams, who has been with the company since its inception and has extensive financial leadership experience, will serve as interim chief executive officer, succeeding former CEO Gary Smith, who left the company.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Cuba’s top leadership had not been indicted over the shootdown.
—Carmen Sesin, NBC news, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for leadership
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“Leadership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leadership. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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