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regent

[ree-juhnt] / ˈri dʒənt /
NOUN
director
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It was only blocked after pushback from USC and Michigan, where one regent branded the deal a “payday loan.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 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 crown prince will in that period be regent and take over the King's constitutional duties."

From BBC • Mar. 3, 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




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