as in teachers
a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school
a preceptor at a small English boarding school
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Noun
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Dozens of Tarrant County College faculty members have been ordered to pay back portions of their salaries, with college administrators saying the teachers did not meet their contractual obligations.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025 -
Clever even hosted three of his former teachers from Santa Teresa High School, taking the opportunity to apologize to them for not being such a great student.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Anything from hour-long sessions to full certificates or degree programs will introduce you to experts and instructors who might be open to providing additional advice or contacts.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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Chandler was there trying to get a job as a seasonal lifeguard in 2023, and Sterrenburg was one of the state program’s instructors.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
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Watch burlesque performers, talk with educators and hear from guest speakers.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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For instance, some educators received multiple complaints and some complaints were general commentary, the spokesperson said.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Preceptors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preceptors. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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