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academia

[ak-uh-dee-mee-uh, -deem-yuh, -dem-ee-uh, -dem-yuh] / ˌæk əˈdi mi ə, -ˈdim yə, -ˈdɛm i ə, -ˈdɛm yə /


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Quantum, for now, is regarded as an internal effort tailored primarily to research and academia.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

"It's not a con. It's an attempt to set up a new distinction in the world of academia - an attempt that failed," he is reported as saying.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The struggles Lesch experienced on the diamond did not follow him into academia.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

There’s long been a saying that academia is a “publish or perish” environment.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

Colin was aware of her, but it did not distract him, because people often watched him when he studied, like there was some secret in his approach to academia.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green



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