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headmaster

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


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

From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 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

Collins, born in 1940, was raised near Liverpool by a schoolteacher mother and a headmaster father.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2025

"We always said he was born to be a headmaster, and sure enough, he went on to teach and become head of not one but multiple schools," he wrote.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2025

“Our headmaster is taking a short break,” said Professor McGonagall, pointing at the Snape-shaped hole in the window.

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

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

I hope our headmasters don’t send a messenger with a note.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani




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