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as in commanders
a person in overall command of a ship
the captain is responsible for everything that happens to his ship in the course of a voyage
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as in commandants
one in official command especially of a military force or base
the captain of the largest army ever marshaled for battle in this country
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as in leaders
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
we only do what the captain tells us to, so it's not our fault when things don't work out
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as in tycoons
a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field
a fascinating magazine article profiling the captains of the American auto industry
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as in supervises
to be in charge of
if you do well on this, you'll be asked to captain the next mission
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as in rules
to exercise authority or power over
captained the project for a few days while the boss was out of town
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as in commands
to serve as leader of
you did a good job of captaining the team
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Large industry conferences are important events for business leaders to see each other in person (not Zoom), gather leads for their businesses, see all the latest technology available, and try to close some deals.—
Andrew DeAngelo,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024 -
But how can these leaders change that situation and get the best out of their AI strategies, with all employees on board?—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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While luxury skincare often commands higher price points, affordability and inclusivity are becoming key factors in building a sustainable brand.—
Lara Devgan,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Suzuki’s cars took off, and today the company’s Indian subsidiary commands around 40 percent of the country’s passenger car market.—
River Akira Davis,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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The role of an ombudsman The state ombudsman works independently from the Health and Human Services Department, which oversees the state’s long-term care facilities.—
Jess Huff,
Austin American-Statesman,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Panama Canal Authority, an autonomous government agency, oversees the canal's administration.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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The 1974 budget act that currently governs the process has never worked, and Congress has never actually passed an entire budget on time according to its rules.—
The Editors,
National Review,
19 Dec. 2024
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The law governs the process between Election Day and Inauguration Day.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
13 Dec. 2024
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The Cardinals defense, on the other hand, has kept Murray in games and leads the NFL with 121 splash plays since Week 13.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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During this time, the desire for physical warmth, emotional comfort and connection often leads people to seek intimate companionship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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And getting acquainted with new managers assigned to new roles to run the Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue operations.—
David Moin,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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The complaint claims Fox executives fostered a hostile work environment that allowed senior managers and on-air personalities including Bayless to abuse workers without fear of punishment.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2025
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The project, helmed by directors Radha Mehta and Saif Jaan, explores the story of an imam facing a moral crossroads between upholding traditional mosque values and protecting a male congregant’s spiritual journey.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Dec. 2024
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To address these challenges will require directors to exercise heightened attentiveness and closer interaction with management.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Captains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captains. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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