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regent

[ree-juhnt] / ˈri dʒənt /
NOUN
director
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It was only blocked after pushback from USC and Michigan, where one regent branded the deal a “payday loan.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

“Once again, a public servant is targeted for harassment and intimidation, and once again, it is a Jewish regent being targeted,” said Greenblatt.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025

Scott Walker, a Republican, named Atwell a regent in May 2017.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

"The crown prince will in that period be regent and take over the King's constitutional duties."

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2024

The regent left early on Monday, and by late morning we were ready to go.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela