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Meanings of trustees in English

Board member of an institution or organization who is entrusted with the administering of funds or the directing of policy.

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        Examples for "trustee"
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        The trustee had until October to substantiate his case, the judge said.
        The Irish Times
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        Giving the trustee power to reach comprehensive settlements ensures finality, he said.
        Reuters
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        A Warner spokeswoman said his investments were managed by an independent trustee.
        Reuters
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        The trustee said it remains unclear when they might receive any more.
        Reuters
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        All she said was that you were her trustee, whatever that means.
        A Town like Alice
        Usage of trustees in English
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        The judge said the appointment of three new trustees could go ahead.
        Radio NZ
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        The Wylys have said trustees had the ultimate say over investment decisions.
        Reuters
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        I think this fact may sometimes come as a surprise to trustees.
        The Guardian
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        They said school leaders and trustees often knew little about digital learning.
        Radio NZ
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        Five trustees have been appointed to administer the Omagh bomb victims fund.
        The Irish Times
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        The Fort Lauderdale General Employees' Retirement System will also send two trustees.
        Reuters
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        The IAPF represents the interests of scheme members, trustees and plan sponsors.
        The Irish Times
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        The college's board of trustees approved the new policy on Wednesday night.
        Reuters
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        Ferrovial already has agreements with pension trustees and regulatory clearance from Brussels.
        The Guardian
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        The trust board is a separate organisation to the board of trustees.
        Radio NZ
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        Local Waipukarau police officer Ross Gilbert is one of the five trustees.
        Radio NZ
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        Our judges were pleased to see examples of trustees doing this too.
        The Guardian
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        Helmuth and other Lutheran pastors were among the trustees of the institution.
        American Lutheranism, Volume 1 / Early History of American Luthe...
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        He was one of the trustees of the American Academy at Rome.
        Edward MacDowell: A Great American Tone Poet, His Life and Music
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        The president of the first board of trustees was Mr. D. O.
        The Reminiscences of an Astronomer
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        The trustees were shocked at the mere suggestion of letting them dance.
        The Story of a Pioneer
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