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boss

[bos]

a rounded eminence.

boss

(bos),

1. A protuberance; a circumscribed rounded swelling.

2. The prominence of a kyphosis.

[M.E. boce, fr. O.Fr.]

boss

(bôs, bŏs)

A circular protuberance or knoblike swelling, as on the horns of certain animals.

Balloon Optimization vs. Stent Study. A trial comparing short- and long-term results of provisional stenting/optimal PTCA to elective stenting
Primary endpoints 8-month TVR
Conclusion Provisional stenting can be safely followed in treating discrete, native de novo lesions

boss

(baws)

1. A protuberance; a circumscribed rounded swelling.

2. The prominence of a kyphosis.

[M.E. boce, fr. O.Fr.]

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The acting boss understood why Taylor chose to send off Cissokho for a professional foul.

Black: Sending-off defining moment

LEICESTER'S acting boss Richard Cockerill insists "world-class" match-winner Julien Dupuy will not be leaving Welford Road this summer despite the Frenchman's desire for a return to his homeland.

Tigers insist they'll hang on to Dupuy

ROGER ASHBY resigned as Nuneaton Borough manager yesterday and his parting shot was to tell the players to win their next three games and put acting boss Kevin Wilkin in a strong position to become his successor in the New Year.

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The FT said the indictment named Anthony Urso, also known as Tony Green, the reputed acting boss of the Bonanno family, as a recipient of a "monthly tribute" from the ring in exchange for protection.

Gambling firm accused of Mafia link

City's acting boss Viv Busby offered to stand down after his side were walloped by Burton last week and there is no convincing reason to expect an upturn in the form which has seen them concede 14 goals in their last five games.

Football: Few bars to a road victory by Shrimps

Acting boss David Pleat said: ``I'mpleased to say that Jamie is alive and kicking and back to his old enthusiastic self.

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He also announced that Michael Mbeshi, the reinsurer's property management general manager, has been appointed as the acting boss with immediate effect.A press statement issued later in the day offered more explanation, noting that the change of guard would help "steer the corporation toward achieving its objectives" as set out in Kenya Re's 2018 2020 strategic plan.

Sacked Kenya Re boss says no reason given for sudden dismissal

The [euro]250,000-a-year successful candidate will take over from acting boss Donal O Cualain.

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"There must be more to it than Mr Eric Black is telling you!" The 23-year-old, who has made 14 appearances for Villa this season, hasn't featured since the 2-0 reverse to title-chasing Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park last month and acting boss Black recently revealed Okore had asked to be omitted from being a substitute for the fixture against Bournemouth.

Okore hits back at Black in sub snub row

Acting boss Carver said: "You do not do that - not with this group of people, you have to respect everybody.

Cabella's warned after sub reaction

The acting boss will go looking for his second win of the season when Stoke City come to St James' Park on Sunday and will do so with the dressing room firmly behind him, according to the skipper.

Newcastle United captain Fabricio Coloccini insists team has confidence in John Carver; John Carver will go in search of his second win as Newcastle United head coach against Stoke with the full backing of the dressing room

But his balaclava, fake beard and Irish accent didn't fool Magnus Burgess, acting boss of Shetland Turf Accounts in Lerwick.