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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

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

“Once again, a public servant is targeted for harassment and intimidation, and once again, it is a Jewish regent being targeted,” said Greenblatt.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 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

When the regent was traveling, he generally asked one of us to accompany him so that we would not be alone together in his absence.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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