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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

Technically the privy council is not covered by the lese majeste law, which states that it is an offence to defame only the king, queen, heir to the throne or anyone acting as regent.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 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

“The obstacles of the current investments are that some of them are in a timed agreement. You can’t just pull out...” regent Jose Hernandez told activists.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2024

The passing of the regent removed from the scene an enlightened and tolerant man who achieved the goal that marks the reign of all great leaders: he kept his people united.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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