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Discover LudwigThe phrase "outgoing chairman" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It specifically refers to the person who previously held the position of chairman, but is no longer in that role. Example: "The outgoing chairman, Mr. Smith, was a respected leader in the company for over a decade." In this sentence, "outgoing chairman" is used to describe Mr. Smith as the former chairman of the company. This phrase is often used in official statements, news articles, or business reports to refer to a person who has recently left a leadership role. It is also commonly used in transition periods, when a new chairman is about to take over the position.
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Before Reid took the job, O'Callaghan introduced him to the outgoing chairman, Peter Echeverria.
"Are you listening to me about Michael Jackson?" the outgoing chairman asked out loud.
Winston Tabb, the outgoing chairman of the library association's international relations committee, agreed.
Luke Johnson, the outgoing chairman of Channel 4, is to help choose the broadcaster's chief executive.
Tom Prendergast, the M.T.A.'s outgoing chairman, characterized the ultimatum thus: "You want to work here?
And some may cast a protest vote against Sir Ian Gibson, the outgoing chairman.
Sacombank's outgoing chairman appointed his son, Dang Hong Anh, vice-chairman.
You are currently the outgoing chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Outgoing chairman of ExxonMobil after 41 years with the energy giant.
Under its outgoing chairman, Antonio D'Amato, Confindustria nailed its colours firmly to the mast of Italy's right-wing government.
But Mr. Rowe, the outgoing chairman of Commonwealth Edison's parent company, Exelon Corp., also can paint in broad, colorful strokes.
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