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headmaster

[hed-mas-ter, -mah-ster] / ˈhɛdˈmæs tər, -ˈmɑ stər /


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The rest comes from supporters, including companies, said headmaster Stuart Worden.

From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026

She approached the headmaster at her conservatory who placed her in a string ensemble before advancing her to the symphony orchestra as a violinist.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026

Christian San José, headmaster at Wycliffe College based in Stonehouse, said the school is "in a position to be able to offer places in all year groups" to Rendcomb pupils.

From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026

Founders’ headmaster Jason Caros rejects the allegation of “Christian nationalism” but argues that there is much to be said for those traditional values, pedagogy and curriculum.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026

Joseph gave his paper to the teacher and followed the headmaster into the hall, where he put his arm on Joseph’s shoulder.

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick

She said headmasters at schools that received the meals from the same kitchen should monitor their pupils.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2025

"You got to know his headmasters and his teachers very well because you were always getting phone calls to come and explain," his father laughs.

From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2022

“One of the greatest challenges that classical Christian schools and classical charter schools face today is finding qualified headmasters and administrators,” said David Diener, former Hillsdale Academy headmaster and education lecturing professor.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 13, 2022

“Sometimes headmasters tell us that they don’t quite understand how the policy works and they refuse to admit the children,” she said.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 11, 2022

When they reached the portrait hole, they found Sir Cadogan enjoying a Christmas party with a couple of monks, several previous headmasters of Hogwarts, and his fat pony.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling




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