regent

Example Sentences

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It was only blocked after pushback from USC and Michigan, where one regent branded the deal a “payday loan.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Atwell said he hoped that his “temporary continuation” as regent will support communication between legislators and the regents.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024

“We’re never going to divest,” said the regent, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2024

The regent would be the next in the line of succession: Prince William.

From New York Times • Feb. 6, 2024

This was the regent who was to become my guardian and benefactor for the next decade.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela