as in administration
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
responsibility for the presidency of a major television network
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Recent Examples of presidency
Trump began his presidency in 2017 with a 44.6 percent approval rating and a 41.4 percent disapproval rating, based on applying our current averaging methodology retroactively.
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G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2025
His unfavorable schedule change coincides with Trump’s return to the presidency.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 28 Jan. 2025
Opinion: Trump already cashing in on presidency Escape to paradise!
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
The big picture: In just the first week of his presidency, Trump has already halted leasing and permitting for new wind energy projects in all federal lands and waters.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
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G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2025
His unfavorable schedule change coincides with Trump’s return to the presidency.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 28 Jan. 2025
Opinion: Trump already cashing in on presidency Escape to paradise!
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
The big picture: In just the first week of his presidency, Trump has already halted leasing and permitting for new wind energy projects in all federal lands and waters.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presidency
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Unions and employment lawyers in San Diego, Los Angeles and beyond said the administration’s messages are packed with confusing contradictions and unclear terms.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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That’s the official euphemism for a buyout that the Trump administration has offered federal government employees, among them the more than 20,000 who work for the intelligence agency.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2025
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The best risk management advice for most corporate executives is to not shift with the political winds or expect to be burned eventually.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
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The programs that are really about the talent management systems that may exist within the corporations.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
3 Feb. 2025
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California No major California raids have been reported to date, but federal agencies working in Los Angeles are pledging cooperation in immigration enforcement operations.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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But over the last few years, operations have been challenged by store inefficiencies and a slow recovery in China.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
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The fire started Wednesday afternoon after a tree fell on a power line near 4131 Bat Cave Road in Old Fort, according to a county government news release.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Feb. 2025
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Completed in 1979, this three-block complex encompasses public spaces and government offices.—
Mara Hoberman,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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Both these agencies — and their budgets — are under HHS supervision.—
Simar Bajaj,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2025
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These sites, which provide a safe environment for drug use under medical supervision, significantly reduce overdose deaths and prevent the spread of diseases like HIV and hepatitis C. What makes this approach compelling is its dual focus on immediate harm reduction and long-term recovery.—
Pradeep Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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Senate Democrats boycotted a vote last week to advance his nomination, citing concerns over the administration’s handling of the funding freeze, though Republicans still moved the process forward.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
3 Feb. 2025
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Meantime, Ed Martin, the interim U.S. attorney in Washington, launched an internal review over that office's handling of hundreds of cases against Jan. 6 rioters.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
31 Jan. 2025
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Here is what a potential trade could look like: Boston Red Sox acquire: 3B Nolan Arenado St. Louis Cardinals acquire: 1B Triston Casas, International Slot Money The conversation for the Cardinals starts with Triston Casas, as the 25-year-old first baseman has four years left of team control.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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The aim, according to staffers on the project, was to help the GOP win the presidency and retain control of the Senate.—
Corey G. Johnson,
ProPublica,
5 Feb. 2025
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In other words, the public perception of his stewardship is at stake next fall.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2025
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The big question for Glenn is what the Jets offense will look like under his stewardship.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Presidency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presidency. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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