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regent

[ree-juhnt] / ˈri dʒənt /
NOUN
director
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One regent signaled he is rethinking his own vote.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

He entered hospital on 17 August and his son became regent, taking over his activities.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

When his father became ill in 1990, the crown prince became regent.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom, an ex officio regent who appoints most of the board, has not taken a position.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

I could have attempted to discuss the matter with the regent through intermediaries and perhaps come to some settlement within the framework of our tribe and family.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

In his farewell address to the regents that October, he warned against allowing the Smithsonian to become seen as affiliated with one party or ideological bent.

From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026

Harvey K. Rosenbaum, an emeritus clinical professor of anesthesiology at UCLA’s medical school, thanked Frenk for his “forthright statement” during public comment at this week’s UC regents meetings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

In a written report to regents, the UC Office of the President said first-year retention has reached a record 93% and the four-year graduation rate a record 74%.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

Roberts added that the regents “have benefited greatly from his wisdom, vision, and leadership. We look forward to working with him in the coming months to ensure a smooth transition for his successor.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

In 1945 the regents had finally addressed the medical school’s hostility to this research by creating a Division of Medical Physics within the Department of Physics.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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