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headmaster

[hed-mas-ter, -mah-ster] / ˈhɛdˈmæs tər, -ˈmɑ stər /


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"We hope that this... will bring rain soon," said headmaster Lusia Andriani.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

The rest comes from supporters, including companies, said headmaster Stuart Worden.

From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026

Christian San José, headmaster at Wycliffe College based in Stonehouse, said the school is "in a position to be able to offer places in all year groups" to Rendcomb pupils.

From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026

Founders’ headmaster Jason Caros rejects the allegation of “Christian nationalism” but argues that there is much to be said for those traditional values, pedagogy and curriculum.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026

“Good afternoon, Ms. Carter,” Dr. Davis, the headmaster, says.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

She said headmasters at schools that received the meals from the same kitchen should monitor their pupils.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2025

"You got to know his headmasters and his teachers very well because you were always getting phone calls to come and explain," his father laughs.

From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2022

“This program helps to meet the need for trained headmasters by providing administrative training as part of the offered coursework.”

From Washington Times ● Apr. 13, 2022

“Sometimes headmasters tell us that they don’t quite understand how the policy works and they refuse to admit the children,” she said.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 11, 2022

That he was the most inspiring and the best loved of all Hogwarts headmasters cannot be in question.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling


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