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superintendent

[soo-per-in-ten-duhnt, soo-prin-] / ˌsu pər ɪnˈtɛn dənt, ˌsu prɪn- /


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“We are heartbroken. We are horrified,” said Steven Cook, superintendent of the Bend-La Pine Schools district, which includes Silver Rail Elementary.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

First up was Kevin Griess, superintendent of the National Mall and Memorial Parks, who said he had been told about the tree removal from a deputy director at the National Park Service, Frank Lands.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

The elected superintendent is reimagined as a student “champion” who would analyze and report on the effectiveness of the education system and also take on an advocacy role.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Jim Taylor, a former detective chief superintendent who previously led the unit, says this allows them to link organised crime gangs to offending across the country.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

When the Captain retired, my father, at the Captain’s insistence, took over his position of mine superintendent.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

Lovett’s company fills skilled management positions, such as project managers and superintendents.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

They formed relationships with landlords and building superintendents in order to exclusively list an apartment, charge tenants sky-high fees and then split the profit.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026

Under California law, senior public officials — including school district superintendents and school board members — are required to make financial disclosures through a document called a Form 700.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026

The demand for injections can put a strain on resources, which are allocated in government hospitals through quota systems overseen by their superintendents.

From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026

Then shining cars bring the upper classes down: superintendents, accountants, owners who disappear into offices.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck


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