board of trustees
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of board of trustees
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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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
It was led by Sergio Gor, a longtime Trump aide who is on the board of trustees of the Kennedy Center and now serves as the U.S. ambassador to India.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 11, 2026
“As a public library, Mr. Lemoncello, this institution needs a board of trustees to oversee its finances and champion its mission.”
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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