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a person who manages or directs something
we wanted an exemption from the policy regarding refunds, but the store manager refused
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Recent Examples of managers
Thanks to a wetter weather pattern and recent tropical rains, stream flows across the much of the state have started to rebound, farmers are tending healthy crops and water managers are beginning to breathe a sigh of relief.
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Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
First-time managers, meanwhile, comprised under 10%.
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Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
During this period, the District has experienced significant organizational transition, having been served by two superintendents and three business managers.
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Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
As speculation cools, banks, asset managers and regulators are quietly adopting the underlying technology, shifting attention from price action to the infrastructure that will run markets over the next decade.
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Mike Cahill,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The 2025-26 cohort completed 12 in-person sessions and experiences and eight virtual workshops, all led by and connecting fellows directly with working film and television professionals, including showrunners, writers, directors, producers, agents, and managers.
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Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
The proliferation of teams dominating possession and half-spaces led to managers and head coaches leaning into man-to-man marking involving physical, dynamic players.
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Sam Lee,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
However, following the Investment Research Review in 2023 by Rachel Kent, a partner at the law firm Hogan Lovells, the Financial Conduct Authority has softened the rules — allowing asset managers to bundle some payments for research and trade execution once more.
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Ian King,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Sproull said the gym’s lease was originally set to expire at the end of June, but property managers granted Asana an extension through the end of the year.
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Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
First-time managers, meanwhile, comprised under 10%.
—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
During this period, the District has experienced significant organizational transition, having been served by two superintendents and three business managers.
—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
As speculation cools, banks, asset managers and regulators are quietly adopting the underlying technology, shifting attention from price action to the infrastructure that will run markets over the next decade.
—
Mike Cahill,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The 2025-26 cohort completed 12 in-person sessions and experiences and eight virtual workshops, all led by and connecting fellows directly with working film and television professionals, including showrunners, writers, directors, producers, agents, and managers.
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Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
The proliferation of teams dominating possession and half-spaces led to managers and head coaches leaning into man-to-man marking involving physical, dynamic players.
—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
However, following the Investment Research Review in 2023 by Rachel Kent, a partner at the law firm Hogan Lovells, the Financial Conduct Authority has softened the rules — allowing asset managers to bundle some payments for research and trade execution once more.
—
Ian King,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Sproull said the gym’s lease was originally set to expire at the end of June, but property managers granted Asana an extension through the end of the year.
—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for managers
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According to a 2026 PwC analysis, 45 percent of deal executives are now deploying AI in their M&A processes, double the rate of the prior year.
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SpaceX’s compensation philosophy historically favored equity over cash salaries, so this windfall extends well beyond executives and engineers to include nontechnical staff, entry-level workers and even cafeteria employees.
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If fee-paying students were becoming increasingly integral to the financial solvency of universities, what were administrators to do but treat them as customers to flatter and court, rather than as minds to mold?
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For leaders who work with executive assistants or administrators, alignment is incredibly important.
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In that same study of HR directors and executives, two-thirds of managers were reported to regularly avoid or delay giving critical feedback, which is the slow-motion version of the problem Gen Z is trying to head off.
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While a board of trustees or directors may continue to manage operations, sole members typically can appoint or remove board members of the subsidiary entity and shape policies.
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During this period, the District has experienced significant organizational transition, having been served by two superintendents and three business managers.
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According to materials from the district released to the Herald, superintendents from large districts elsewhere in the country, a former state secretary of education, a former charter school executive, and several leaders in South Florida were among the applicants.
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For this story, a Yolo County spokesperson agreed to an interview with CBS News Sacramento on the grand jury's findings and the board of supervisors' response.
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Whyte closed by encouraging aspiring supervisors to trust their instincts, seek out student productions for hands-on experience, and invest in building professional relationships.
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“Managers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/managers. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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