board of trustees
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of board of trustees
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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Mr. Bell is heavily championed by Morteza “Mori” Hosseini, chairman of the board of trustees.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
The transaction is slated to close in the third quarter and has received unanimous approval from Whitestone’s board of trustees.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
However, because Robinhood’s fund is traded on an exchange, supply and demand could cause the fund to trade at a premium or discount to what the fund’s board of trustees determines it to be worth.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026
Alois Zwinggi will serve as interim president and CEO while the organisation's board of trustees oversees a process to identify a permanent successor, the WEF said.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
She’s on this board of trustees thing, which I don’t even know what it is but apparently it’s a big deal.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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