dean

Example Sentences

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And much of the burden fell on Meenakshi Parikh, the dean, who had to keep the medical college functioning even as it grappled with overwhelming grief.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

NYU’s School of Professional Studies sees thousands of students who enroll into continuing-education programs for credentials, said Angie Kamath, the school’s dean.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Greg’s class, “The Art of the Page Turner,” fell into his lap, and so did Dylan’s role as interim dean of faculty.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

Vanderbilt’s dean of admissions said the Verto option was introduced due to increasing interest in the school, and is one of several transfer paths.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“Certainly we must” So they went to the dean little chapel in the village and thanked God for His mercies.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White