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provost

[proh-vohst, prov-uhst, proh-voh] / ˈproʊ voʊst, ˈprɒv əst, ˈproʊ voʊ /


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The email, signed by Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Oliver M. O’Reilly and Chief Information Officer Tracy Shinn, said the cyberattack was “impacting institutions and users globally.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

"Together, these discoveries highlight the remarkable richness of Earth's biodiversity and underscore the enduring value of natural history collections," said the Museum's Senior Vice President and Provost of Science Cheryl Hayashi.

From Science Daily • Dec. 19, 2025

Under the deal, Laurentian Bank will retain its brand identity and head office in Montreal, with Eric Provost continuing as CEO.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

Now after almost three months of standoff, a spokesman for the Provost, Harald Schiffl, has told Austrian Press Agency APA that the nuns can stay for now.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

“And this,” said the Provost a moment later, “is Hypnopxdic Control Room.”

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley



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