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board of trustees

American  

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

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Garcia praised President Tomás Morales during a board of trustees meeting for his “outstanding leadership at Cal State San Bernardino and systemwide.”

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

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

Also in attendance: Ms. McCrea and the head of the board of trustees, Mr. Thompson.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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