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also tsar
or tzar
as in magnate
a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field
a showbiz czar who is said to be able to make or break a career
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Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly reportedly presented the details of the plan to incoming border czar Tom Homan in a Monday phone call, according to Politico.
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Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
Trump's unorthodox cabinet nominations, including tapping tech mogul Elon Musk as efficiency czar, signal a bold approach to reshaping the federal government.
—Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
But he was not invited to meet Homan during the border czar’s visit earlier this month.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
Trump’s decision to name Homan as border czar came within days of winning the election.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2024
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Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
Trump's unorthodox cabinet nominations, including tapping tech mogul Elon Musk as efficiency czar, signal a bold approach to reshaping the federal government.
—Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
But he was not invited to meet Homan during the border czar’s visit earlier this month.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
Trump’s decision to name Homan as border czar came within days of winning the election.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2024
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Ultimately, the pair separated after Callas began having an affair with Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis (Haluk Bilginer).Katie Mannion, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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But in typical Swift fashion, the pop superstar and music magnate didn’t release the book through any of the biggest publishing houses.CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
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The biggest and perhaps best-known was the family of railroad and shipping tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt.Next Avenue, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The film, now streaming on Netflix, is mapped with flashbacks showing snapshots of her stardom; performing at La Scala and other opera houses around the world, adored by millions, and her private life, named being wooed by shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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Kirby Smart is now the clear king of SEC football coaches and probably No. 1 in the nation.Marc Weiszer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Without a son to inherit the king’s throne, the five tribes across the land fiercely battle for power.Marc Berman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Harry's case involves discussing highly emotional subjects, including the demise of his past relationship with Chelsy Davy, who the prince believes was driven away by the intrusion of the press.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Goodnight sweet prince and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The charter captain and Bravo reality star from Below Deck Down Under posted a video to Instagram Monday, Dec. 16 giving an update on a recent biopsy from his abdomen.Rachel Flynn, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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It was previously announced that Holly Hunter will star as captain and chancellor of the academy, while Paul Giamatti set to play the season’s villain.Lauren Coates, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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Galleries and artists cozy up to celebrities and tech barons for much the same reason.Mark Ellwood, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
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What specific terms in the agreement for a cease-fire in Gaza and exchange of prisoners are Israel’s national security barons prepared to accept that Netanyahu is not?Graham Allison, Foreign Affairs, 30 Aug. 2024
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The actress and lifestyle mogul, mom of four and wife to NBA star Stephen Curry has joined wine and food, family and fame, and high and low items for her various brands.Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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What's New President-elect Donald Trump's team has dismissed criticism regarding the influence of billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk amid spending bill negotiations.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Czar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/czar. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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