regent
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When his father became ill in 1990, the crown prince became regent.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
As crown prince, Haakon worked closely with his father as he carried out his royal duties and in recent years was handed more responsibility, increasingly acting as regent while Harald was ill or absent.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
“The disappearance of the regent honeyeater’s song is a cultural issue, too,” Mr. Hoffman writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
In 2023, he was appointed a regent of the University of California by Gavin Newsom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
Piliso knew about Justice, as the regent had sent a letter months before making arrangements for him to receive a clerical job, the most coveted and respected job in the mine compound.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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Less than a year ago, the regents torpedoed a plan by the Big Ten Conference to spin off its assets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
In a written report to regents, the UC Office of the President said first-year retention has reached a record 93% and the four-year graduation rate a record 74%.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
Roberts added that the regents “have benefited greatly from his wisdom, vision, and leadership. We look forward to working with him in the coming months to ensure a smooth transition for his successor.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Her possible bill’s reach is unclear because UC is constitutionally autonomous and admissions decisions rest with the regents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
“You’ve got the royal family, the prince regents, Maer Alveron, Duchess Samista, Aculeus and Meluan Lackless...”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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