board of trustees
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of board of trustees
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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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
Cooper has given the board of trustees until the end of July to explain why the tarpaulin remains in place.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 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
Mr. Bell is heavily championed by Morteza “Mori” Hosseini, chairman of the board of trustees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
The alarming news concerned a shady character who had recently joined the Swanburne board of trustees.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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