deputy
One appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office.
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2026-05-06 16:55:24 - Slovak Deputy Prime Minister Kaliniak said: "We hope to participate in the Baltic air policing operation by the end of 2027."
Itasca County Deputy Shot in Officer-Involved Incident Released From Hospital
[2/2] adjustments, Qiu Luyang resigned from the position of deputy general manager of the company. The resignation report will take effect from the date it is delivered to the company's board of directors.
Ex-ICE Deputy Falls Short in Republican House Primary in Ohio https://www.europesays.com/news/25173/ Few midterm races had as much potential to test how voters view President Trump’s immigration crackdown as a…
[1/2] 2026-05-06 17:01:51 - [Fujian Expressway: Qiu Luyang resigned as deputy general manager of the company] Fujian Expressway announced that the company's board of directors recently received a written resignation r…
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One appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office.
the deputy of a prince
“Israeli foreign ministry’s North American liaison back in DC after nine months – Israel & Jewish News https://www.europesays.com/iran/98969/ ( May 5, 2026 / JNS ) Lior Haiat, the Israeli Foreign Affairs Ministry’s deputy director general for…”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Anishinabek Nation Deputy Grand Council Chief Chris Plain shares opening remarks, welcoming participants to the FASD and Neurodivergent Conference taking place May 5-6 in London, Ontario.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Assumption Parish deputies arrested a woman on felony charges after she allegedly struck a deputy with her car door. https://www.wbrz.com/news/deputies-assumption-parish-woman-faces-felony-charges-after-striking-deputy-with-car-door”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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(government) The name for a member of legislature in some countries.
As the deputy store manager, he is able to fire staff.
“Deputy Head (Pastoral), Alleyn's @alleynsschool.bsky.social . Closes: 18/05. https://shrbrt.jobs/qlidy9. #independentschooljobs #londonjobs #teachingjobs @hmc-schools.bsky.social”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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(mining, historical) A person employed to install and remove props, brattices, etc. and to clear gas, for the safety of the miners.
The deputy sheriff was promoted after his senior retired.
“2026-05-06 16:55:24 - Slovak Deputy Prime Minister Kaliniak said: "We hope to participate in the Baltic air policing operation by the end of 2027."”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Itasca County Deputy Shot in Officer-Involved Incident Released From Hospital”
— Bluesky· May 2026“[2/2] adjustments, Qiu Luyang resigned from the position of deputy general manager of the company. The resignation report will take effect from the date it is delivered to the company's board of directors.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Ex-ICE Deputy Falls Short in Republican House Primary in Ohio https://www.europesays.com/news/25173/ Few midterm races had as much potential to test how voters view President Trump’s immigration crackdown as a…”
— Bluesky· May 2026“[1/2] 2026-05-06 17:01:51 - [Fujian Expressway: Qiu Luyang resigned as deputy general manager of the company] Fujian Expressway announced that the company's board of directors recently received a written resignation report from deputy general manager Qiu Luyang. Due to work”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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