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admission

[ad-mish-uhn] / ædˈmɪʃ ən /




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It had already made a huge effort to ensure admission of students was more diverse.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

They also highlighted immense pressures on students in India, the world's most populous nation where admission to government-run colleges remains one of the most sought-after pathways to economic security.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

Tucked into the “quick facts” of the government’s press release, beneath ministerial quotes about climate change driving ever more severe disasters, was the quiet admission that wildfire activity “remains below the five-year average.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

If passed, general admission to the 133-acre zoo in Griffith Park will rise to $29 for adults, $24 for children, and $26 for seniors.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

It was a brutally honest admission, spoken aloud in the Oval Office.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

The clearest benefit was a reduction in hospital admissions for heart failure, which fell by an average of 25%.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

That epidemic led to 75 deaths in California and more than 3,000 hospital admissions.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

The Russell Group itself said there was "always some flexibility in admissions decisions", and that this "should not be confused with lowering standards".

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Energy Department officials told The Times the admissions were solely to expedite the litigation.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

The last span of every term at the University was reserved for admissions exams.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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