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

“I think this is misleading for voters,” said Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the UC Berkeley law school.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Mark J. Lodato, dean of the Newhouse School, said Newhouse was “inquisitive but never imposing,” curious about the school but not attempting to exert influence over decisions there.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 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

They were dean, but I still kept waiting for the trick.

From "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" by Christopher Paul Curtis