regent

Example Sentences

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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

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 regent would be the next in the line of succession: Prince William.

From New York Times • Feb. 6, 2024

At the end of 1941, I received word that the regent was visiting Johannesburg and wanted to see me.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela