Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun One who has been president; an ex-president.
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Examples
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The Leeds Rhinos prop Peacock was awarded an MBE and Risman, also a recent past-president of the RFL, an OBE.
US Open champion Rory McIlroy awarded MBE in New Year honours list 2011
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This leaves only Eisenhower, generally ranked in the top 10, as an elite level past-president that could be elected in our appearance-driven 21st century.
Jonathan Hobratsch: Unelectable Past Presidents: Part 3 of 3 Jonathan Hobratsch 2011
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Ralph Brindis, immediate past-president of the American College of Cardiology and a senior adviser for cardiovascular disease at Northern California Kaiser Permanente, said he was "moderately surprised and encouraged" by the finding in light of the aging of the population.
Heart Failure Puts Fewer in Hospital Ron Winslow 2011
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Her mother-in-law, past-president of Council of Jewish Women, took her to her first meeting and affectionately told her to become active.
Personal Information for Bernice Stern Jewish Women's Archive 2010
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Her mother-in-law, past-president of Council of Jewish Women, took her to her first meeting and affectionately told her to become active.
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America still lives with an "impeached past-president" – Bill Clinton.
McCain criticizes Bush administration on Katrina response 2008
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Food allergens lurk in all kinds of holiday treats, from fruitcake which may contain nuts, to cookies made with wheat, Dr. Myron Zitt, past-president of the ACAAI, said in a college news release.
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Psychologist Diane Halpern, PhD, a professor at Claremont College and past-president 2005 of the American Psychological Association, points out that even where there are patterns of cognitive differences between males and females, “differences are not deficiencies.”
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"Their failure to respond underscores that the CFDA health panel was all for show -- just lip service and empty promises," said Cynthia Bulik, PhD, past-president of the AED.
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If you want to read what Gloria Feldt, past-president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America has to say, click here.
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