dean

Example Sentences

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During freshman orientation the dean stated, “Look to your left, and look to your right. At graduation only half of you will be here.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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

Jon Gould, dean of UC Irvine’s School of Social Ecology, said the level of disapproval for Trump is striking given Orange County’s generally close political divide.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

He previously served as dean of the Wharton School and president of the University of Delaware.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

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

From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead