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as in manager
a person who manages or directs something
the new director of the company plans to make a number of changes in daily operations
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as in producer
a person who supervises the production of a stage show
the director of the drama club's next production will be a student
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Newsweek spoke to Florence Bauer, the United Nations Population Fund's director of the regional office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, about Ukraine's demographic struggles and how lowering the draft age could have significant ramifications.
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Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
The star, known for such 1980s hits as Police Academy and Three Men and a Baby, praises director Harvey Frost — yes, that’s his real last name.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
For most people, doing strenuous exercise within four hours of bedtime can disrupt sleep due to the increase in stress hormones that keep the brain awake, said Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, director of the Center for Sleep and Circadian Sciences at the University of Arizona Health Sciences.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 14 Dec. 2024
Box the Ballot founder and executive director Daphne Frias, 26, meanwhile, collected more than 20,000 absentee ballots during the 2020 midterms to harness those ballots’ potential.
—Jena McGregor, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
The star, known for such 1980s hits as Police Academy and Three Men and a Baby, praises director Harvey Frost — yes, that’s his real last name.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
For most people, doing strenuous exercise within four hours of bedtime can disrupt sleep due to the increase in stress hormones that keep the brain awake, said Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, director of the Center for Sleep and Circadian Sciences at the University of Arizona Health Sciences.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 14 Dec. 2024
Box the Ballot founder and executive director Daphne Frias, 26, meanwhile, collected more than 20,000 absentee ballots during the 2020 midterms to harness those ballots’ potential.
—Jena McGregor, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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With five teams in the mix for Crochet down the stretch, according to White Sox general manager Chris Getz, discussions turned a corner Tuesday night, shortly after free-agent Max Fried had signed an eight-year, $218 million deal with the New York Yankees.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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What is Last Pass? LastPass is a popular password manager that helps users securely store, generate, and manage their passwords.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Dolly Parton, who served as a silent producer on the series, has said that a revival is definitely possible.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Dec. 2024
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Each selection includes details about the producer, awards, and tasting notes, making finding a high-quality Cognac that fits your budget easier.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Even in a car market as EV-crazy as China’s, some auto executives aren’t completely convinced by electrification.Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Recording Academy and Davis announced on Wednesday that the veteran executive will be celebrated with the 2025 Grammy Salute to Industry Icons honor at The Beverly Hilton on Feb. 1, a day before the 2025 Grammy Awards.Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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You May Also Like The opening ceremony was created by artistic director Thomas Jolly, a French actor and stage director with experience with large-scale productions.Renan Botelho, WWD, 26 July 2024
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That arrived when stage director, playwright and RTA volunteer Brent Buell (portrayed by Oscar nominee Raci) introduced Kewdar and Bentley to Maclin and other alums from the prison system over breakfast six years into the development process.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2024
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This program tends to only have a limited amount of emergency funding available, after which point WIC administrators begin to triage support to individuals with the greatest needs.Marley Jay, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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The settlement administrator that verifies claims and assesses them also helps, said Ryan Marth, partner at Robins Kaplan.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Her mother had taught for decades in the now-defunct school, and her father had served as superintendent.Caleb Gayle, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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The 2025 national superintendent of the year will be announced during AASA's National Conference on Education March 6-8 in New Orleans.NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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The episode was quickly resolved by the market's supervisor who had given the team permission to document the sparse offerings on sale.Michael Robinson Chávez, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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That included special effects supervisor Neil Corbould.Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Director.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/director. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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