dean

Example Sentences

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And much of the burden fell on Meenakshi Parikh, the dean, who had to keep the medical college functioning even as it grappled with overwhelming grief.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“I think this is misleading for voters,” said Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the UC Berkeley law school.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The change came after “significant numbers” of undergrads and faculty requested it, “given their perception that cheating on in-class exams has become widespread,” according to a letter from Michael Gordin, Princeton’s dean of the college.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Greg’s class, “The Art of the Page Turner,” fell into his lap, and so did Dylan’s role as interim dean of faculty.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

How her dad kept that coat so dean is still a mystery to me.

From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead