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[sen-it] / ˈsɛn ɪt /






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The board also dissolved the faculty senate and replaced it with an advisory council to the president, which includes two faculty members from each of the university’s colleges and additional members appointed by the president.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

The senate said it will convene a work group to meet over the next year to look at the issue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Also, how do you see yourself addressing this anti-war, pro-peace facet of your work should you be elected to the state senate?

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

"What is at stake here is the independence of the senate," he said without elaborating.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

He’s running for state senate next year, even though he has no political experience.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett




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