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regent

[ree-juhnt] / ˈri dʒənt /
NOUN
director
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A similar UC measure to add another student regent failed five years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“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 says the school's management had not obtained permits to add more floors to the building.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

Scott Walker, a Republican, named Atwell a regent in May 2017.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

I always knew, even when I was estranged from the regent, that all my friends might desert me, all my plans might founder, all my hopes be dashed, but the regent would never abandon me.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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