board of trustees
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of board of trustees
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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According to documents obtained by the paper, the center's board of trustees is expected to vote Tuesday on whether to close the main building of Washington's performing arts center, due to financial and safety needs.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
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
Dr Trish Biers, a human remains expert on the board of trustees for BABAO, told Good Morning Ulster that she understood the "fascination around the dead, but they are human beings".
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 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
“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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