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as in heavyweights
one of high position or importance within a group
the office was all abuzz because some honchos from corporate headquarters were coming for a visit
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2
as in leaders
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
he's definitely the head honcho in that company
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Noun
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The offerings revealed by Red Sea Residences, a division of RSG, include waterfront accommodations by hospitality heavyweights Ritz-Carlton, Jumeriah, and Miraval.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2025 -
Sunday’s national championship is a head-on collision between the undisputed heavyweights in women’s basketball.—
Shannon Ryan,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Newcastle are now 12 points behind Birmingham City, the leaders, and matches are running out.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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The summit will provide student leaders and future policymakers with new tools and seek to build a network dedicated to confronting hate through projects.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025
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But Missi, 6-11, is 0 for 1 on threes, while the 7-0 Ware is 32 for 101, displaying the type of range that makes NBA bigs more valuable in the modern era.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2025
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The Red Raiders only have two bigs, so foul trouble is something to keep in mind.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Money managers who oversee ESG portfolios also don’t aim to sacrifice investment returns for the sake of pursuing an environmental or social agenda, Coombs said.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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United Way partnered with Housing Collaborative, a nonprofit, to connect people to housing and recruit property managers to aid in the effort.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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The filing also includes information on the company's governance structure, detailing the roles and backgrounds of its directors and executive officers.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings is expected to assume a role on the board of directors for Euro 2028.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Honchos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honchos. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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