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regent

[ree-juhnt] / ˈri dʒənt /
NOUN
director
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“The Big Ten has expanded four times, adding seven schools, in the last 14 years,” said Jordan Acker, a regent at the University of Michigan, in a recent meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 8, 2025

Sidoarjo town's regent claims the school's management had not obtained permits for the expansion of the building.

From BBC Sep. 30, 2025

“The regents will make this decision with the input of the governor,” said former regent George Kieffer, who chaired the board during the first Trump administration and ended his term in 2021.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2025

“Once again, a public servant is targeted for harassment and intimidation, and once again, it is a Jewish regent being targeted,” said Greenblatt.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 6, 2025

A day later, Piliso called us in and the first question he asked Justice was: Where is the permission from the regent for your brother?

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Any change would require a vote by the regents, who have final say over both the tests and the courses.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

The regents are scheduled to discuss the course requirements Wednesday in a public session.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

During his three-year reign, the boy king was shielded from real power by a triumvirate of regents and advisers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

Sorsby’s decision was announced Monday night in an open letter by Cody Campbell, chairman of the Texas Tech board of regents.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 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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