board of trustees
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of board of trustees
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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In December, President Trump’s name was installed on the exterior of the center the day after his handpicked board of trustees voted to change the institution’s name to the “Trump-Kennedy Center.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 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
He is now suing UNC and its board of trustees.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026
He wrote a letter to the twelve men he’d chosen to serve as its board of trustees, outlining his wishes.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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