board of trustees
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of board of trustees
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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Vinita Prabhakar filed a federal lawsuit against South Florida State College President Fred Hawkins and the school’s board of trustees, arguing her dismissal violated her First Amendment rights and academic freedom.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
In a written comment to the board of trustees before the Wednesday meeting, both Weber and Rogers called for further scrutiny of Morales’ record.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Rosie Hicks, vice chair of the charity's board of trustees, said it was a challenging time for all charities and the trust was receiving fewer donations and legacies.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
But the land-grant university recently became notable for another reason: The board of trustees is taking control of the school back from its faculty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
You may be interested to know that, while I was abroad, a certain Judge Quinzy was appointed to the board of trustees.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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