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academic

adjective as in relating to schooling, learning

adjective as in relating to theories, philosophy

noun as in scholar or university/college teacher

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“How can austerity of this magnitude be imposed on the core academic mission while athletics spending goes unchecked?”

Yolie Flores, Families in Schools CEO and president, said she expected the focus groups would reveal that parents didn’t understand the importance of schooling in the early years to their children’s academic success.

A growing number of academics and news reports have highlighted tradwives’ growing cultural influence.

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Nearly a month has passed since students returned for the 2025-26 academic year, and already some say they’re reeling from the effects of Senate Bill 1.

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It wasn’t cold enough to discourage Sanchez from continuing his quest to balance athletics and academics.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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