: a group of official or unofficial advisers concerned especially with planning and strategy
: a member of a brain trust : an unofficial adviser
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Noun (1)
The president's brain trust recommended the action.
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Ct Jones,
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23 June 2026
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Same as the Twins’ current brain trust, Molitor expressed faith Lewis can recover.
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Noun
Together, the two grow into a bonafide brain trust on how to celebrate achievements and mature in relationships.
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Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Both remain members of the brain trust gathered by Netflix chairman of film Dan Lin.
—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
This might have been the ultimate display of perseverance by Riley, the Arisons and the Heat brain trust.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2026
Same as the Twins’ current brain trust, Molitor expressed faith Lewis can recover.
—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Brain trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brain%20trust. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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