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board of trustees

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noun

  1. an appointed or elective board that supervises the affairs of a public or private organization.

    the board of trustees of the university; the art museum's board of trustees.

Etymology

Origin of board of trustees

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

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Board of trustees chair Miguel Santana told The Times the school spent roughly half a million dollars on the football program each year.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2022

Board of trustees members said he would be helpful in navigating difficult budgets and forging important partnerships outside the public college.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2021

Board of trustees Chairman John Mork released a statement saying its executive committee strongly supports Nikias.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2018

“The Jericho Board of trustees is exited about the future,” said Denise Killen, who chairs the church’s board.

From Washington Post • Apr. 19, 2014

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