alma mater
Example Sentences
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He came home with two gold medals and his alma mater honored him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
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
Some families pass down lifelong loyalty to the Yankees or their alma mater.
From The Wall Street Journal ● 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
Even so, on this particular autumn morning, Penelope found herself feeling rather homesick for her alma mater.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
