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director

[dih-rek-ter, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛk tər, daɪ- /


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Much of that work took place in the laboratory of Albee Messing, professor emeritus of comparative biosciences and former director of the Waisman Center, whose discoveries helped make the treatment possible.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026

Palm Springs Art Museum executive director and chief curator Christine Vendredi said experiencing the work in person offers something its documentation cannot.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Yitzhak Gordon, a prominent member of the community and director of Arad's finance department, said he saw relations as mostly friendly.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

Abigail Holmes, clinical board director for women and children at the health board, told the meeting they were "working incredibly hard to make sure our service does not collapse".

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

“Your friend called us first thing this morning,” explained the deputy assistant director, Mr. Struchen.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

Ultimately, the board of directors had to sign off on Adelkoff’s vacation payout, apartment and car.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

The directors said living under the same roof as the documentary subjects created tensions and even saw Evans, who hasn't seen the film, try to exert control over production.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

“Her collaborations with visual artists and choreographers and with opera and theatre directors demonstrate the freedom with which she relates to literary expectations and rule systems.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

The Coalition has mostly avoided cuts so far, although one of E-Day's narrative directors announced last month he had been let go.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

“Well, your father’s on the board of directors and Henry’s one of the staunchest members.”

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee




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