as in chief
highest in rank or authority
the supereminent authority in the field of Shakespearean scholarship
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As part of the acquisition, Achillo Pinto’s chief financial officer Andrea Rossi has been named chief executive officer of Canepa 1966, which will continue to operate as a fully independent business entity, albeit integrated into the Achillo Pinto manufacturing ecosystem.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
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Hager became chief in 2023 and overall spent 12 years with the city, including working as an administrative captain in the police department.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2026
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About Artforum Artforum is the magazine of record for the contemporary art industry and holds the unique roles of institution, nexus, and foremost tastemaker of the art world.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 Feb. 2026
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Here are the foremost players who hit that category for the Broncos in 2026, according to OvertheCap.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Michigan State hasn’t defeated a top-two team at home since 2005.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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As coach David Dunn’s top assistant, Carter was a big part of Lincoln’s success.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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The President demoted Greg Bovino, the commanding agent in charge of the roving patrols that have besieged Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte, and Minneapolis.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Arsenal have allowed their previously commanding lead to slip in recent weeks while Nottingham Forest and West Ham have both found form to boost their chances of avoiding relegation.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Paramount has talked often — and loudly — about how deep its pockets are, and has expressed supreme confidence in its DC chops.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The head of the center is directly appointed by Iran’s supreme leader.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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In August 2025, a 1,063-square-foot home on the first block of South Claremont Avenue in San Jose sold for $915,000, a price per square foot of $861.—
Unitedrobotsrealestate,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Food preferences begin in the first years of life, so the findings of the study are alarming, said Jane Houlihan, research director for Healthy Babies, Bright Futures, an alliance of nonprofits, scientists and donors with a mission of reducing babies’ exposures to neurotoxic chemicals.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Key components such as reducers, lead screws, and dexterous hand tendons will be thoroughly tested during this process.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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On Saturday, Diggins, 34, fell early in the skiathlon in heavy, wet snow, losing contact with the lead pack.—
DEREK GATOPOULOS,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2026
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Jones then transitioned into leading roles that showcased his range.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Pediatricians face off against the government The American Academy of Pediatrics, the nation’s leading professional organization for doctors who care for kids, and the nation’s federal health agency, the Department of Health and Human Services, are at war.—
O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Supereminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supereminent. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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