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- noun The
holder of apost (title).
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Examples
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The main responsibility for the postholder will be the processing of nucleotide sequence data submissions ranging in scale from single short sequences through to genomes, metagenomes and next-generation sequencing studies.
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Ofcourse the postholder won't operate out of the council buildings as the job hasn't been advertised by the council.
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Near the top of Saba stands the house of the postholder, appointed by government to report to the protector of the Indians, of what is going on among them; and to prevent suspicious people from passing up the river.
The World's Greatest Books — Volume 19 — Travel and Adventure Various 1909
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It is mainly ceremonial, but the postholder is supposed to be of impeccable moral standing and to embody a national conscience.
BBC News - Home 2011
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In normal circumstances at a senior level the postholder would be consulted.
The Guardian World News Richard Norton-Taylor 2011
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He is to replace the interim postholder Peter Tobin, who is to remain as a director at CIT.
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He is to replace the interim postholder Peter Tobin, who is to remain as a director at CIT.
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The postholder will be expected to manage a portfolio of research projects and supervise and direct two research technicians
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Tasty treats for our feathered friends, plus some wool for nesting and a snug nest pocket, all presented in a FSC certified timber box. liverpool city council. the postholder will have the responsibility for th …. woodland trust. location to be bangor, northern ireland.
Environment news, comment and analysis from the Guardian | guardian.co.uk Robin McKie 2010
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Sandi Thom is the musical antichrist liverpool city council. the postholder will have the responsibility for th ….
Politics news, UK and world political comment and analysis | guardian.co.uk Steve Bell 2010
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