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academy

[uh-kad-uh-mee] / əˈkæd ə mi /


NOUN
society or institution interested in learning
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Wood took his discipline seriously, striving for and achieving the sort of objectivity that became unfashionable in the academy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

And while elite teams and the MLS academy system is fine, the top of the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"I started playing when I was young and I never expected this kind of result," said Cobolli, who was a footballer in Roma's academy before concentrating on tennis.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

One of the new teachers at the primary school this year, Joseph Brown, trained through the academy trust's scheme after working as a teaching assistant.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“I know a guy from back home who got through this academy and he’s as dumb as this post,” said one of the Antonellis, whacking the pillar of his bunk.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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