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regent

[ree-juhnt] / ˈri dʒənt /
NOUN
director
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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

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

From BBC • Sep. 30, 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 did not believe in sending money to his children at school and I would have had empty pockets had not K.D. shared his allowance with me.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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