When and when not to capitalize 'M' in "Master"?

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Re: When and when not to capitalize 'M' in "Master"?

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Diana Lowery wrote: ↑21 Sep 2024, 13:21 Joe Biden, president, was there. (lower case when they follow the name)
The president was there.(lower case when they stand in place of the name.)
Yes, Mr. President. (when used in a direct address)
President Joe Biden was there. (part of a title)
Thanks. Your examples clearly illustrate the difference between capitalising titles and using lower case. However, in case of the 2nd example, wouldn't 'president' refer to any president in general - American or otherwise? Contrast that with the statement, 'The President was there,' in which the context would necessarily imply the American President.
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