superintendent
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Their parents have routinely complained to the superintendent, who recently conducted a public-opinion poll to gauge interest in a switch.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Yuen told the jury that he retired as a superintendent in the Hong Kong Police Force at the age of 55, and moved to the UK to join his wife and children immediately.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
Beutner served as superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District from 2018 to 2021.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
A superintendent assigned to the case gives George free rein to pursue his theories.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Paul didn’t want problems with the authorities, so early in the planning process she met with the District of Columbia’s police superintendent, Richard Sylvester, to obtain a parade permit.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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