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headmaster

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


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He said he was also fortunate that his headmaster at school encouraged him down the path of music.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

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

From Barron's Apr. 27, 2026

Paul Cummins, headmaster of a Santa Monica elementary school called St. Augustine-by-the-Sea, was in the market for a music teacher and a colleague suggested he call a Rustic Canyon pianist named Mary Ann.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 21, 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

Standing on a stage above the singers with the headmaster beside me, I looked up at the ceiling—at the majestic artwork.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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

From Barron's Oct. 29, 2025

“One of the greatest challenges that classical Christian schools and classical charter schools face today is finding qualified headmasters and administrators,” said David Diener, former Hillsdale Academy headmaster and education lecturing professor.

From Washington Times Apr. 13, 2022

He warned the situation could arise where two schools in the same town "could have different policies developed by headmasters with a particular view".

From BBC Jan. 29, 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

HARRY: Albus Severus, you were named after two headmasters of Hogwarts.

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling




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