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alma mater

[ahl-muh mah-ter, al-, al-muh mey-ter] / ˈɑl mə ˈmɑ tər, ˈæl-, ˈæl mə ˈmeɪ tər /


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During interviews with The Times in 2023 and 2024, Kennedy expressed a deep love and affection for his alma mater.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

The dwelling is also located just a short distance from the couple’s alma mater, the University of Alabama, where Weaver was a prominent member of the dance team.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

Before midshipman Lincoln Hedberg steps off the bandstand and the Herndon Climb ends, he takes the microphone and sings “Navy Blue & Gold,” USNA’s alma mater.

From Slate Jun. 24, 2026

Hampshire College, alma mater of filmmaker Ken Burns, announced in April that it will close after the fall semester.

From The Wall Street Journal May 6, 2026

One of them was from my alma mater, the University of Chicago.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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