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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No, not from literature teachers but from peers and the broader community.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026 -
In 2023, the legislature added district attorneys, health care providers, teachers, professors, and school counselors to that list.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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For running errands, working out, or lounging around the house, grab these best-selling joggers that are even backed by dance instructors.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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Students were advised to check their Canvas course pages and emails from instructors for instructions on how classes would continue.—
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Sacbee.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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School administrators emphasized that the reopening represents months of coordination across agencies, contractors, educators, and local leaders to ensure the campus is safe, operational and ready to welcome students home.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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After months of back and forth between educators and the San Francisco school district, Georgie Gibbs is ready to strike.—
Kara St. Cyr,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Preceptors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preceptors. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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