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alumnus

[uh-luhm-nuhs] / əˈlʌm nəs /
NOUN
graduate (masc.)
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Sepulveda, a Van Nuys alumnus who teaches P.E. at a local middle school, is concerned along with baseball parents about whether there will be a season in 2027.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

It happened in the Philadelphia episode, after Transportation Secretary and “Real World: Boston” alumnus Sean Duffy herded his family past the Liberty Bell, but just before he took them into the National Constitution Center.

From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham, a Cambridge alumnus, has called Arday's death "a tragedy on so many levels".

From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026

Brooklyn declined a $6.25-million option on Williams, a 6-foot-9 Sierra Canyon alumnus who averaged 10.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game last season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

Duke alumnus William Styron sent a note expressing his “fullest sympathy and support.”

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

Raman’s roster of campaign donors reads like a who’s who of comedy writers — and Harvard Lampoon alumni, including “Saturday Night Live” cast member Colin Jost and “Detroiters” co-creator Zach Kanin.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

The Kings reposted the alumni association’s statement and added: “Our hearts are with Ron’s family & loved ones and we join them in mourning his passing.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Fraternities also provide valuable networking opportunities for their members across generations through close-knit alumni groups run by the national offices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

The Cooper Union college, whose alumni include inventor Thomas Edison, has owned the land on which the Chrysler Building stands since 1902.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

The business community and a good number of alumni very much wanted to see the young Beck stroking the Washington varsity now.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown


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