The tribal council deferred to the arch-chief when negotiating the terms of the alliance.

Chief judge Ramirez reviewed the evidence one last time before addressing the courtroom.

During the trial, the prosecutor's case in chief lasted two days as witnesses testified about the defendant's actions.

The historic manor carried a chief rent that required the freeholder to pay an annual sum to the local lord.

The estate's chief rents were recorded in the manorial rolls dating back to the 16th century.

The chief scientists presented their findings at the international conference, sparking a lively debate.

The chief ministers met to coordinate disaster response after the cyclone.

The chief mates gathered on the bridge to discuss the storm's route.

During the biopsy, the pathologist noted an increased number of chief cells in the gastric mucosa.

At the annual awards ceremony, the staff stood and applauded as she was announced as Editor-in-Chief.