degree
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His younger sister followed him, earning a degree in nursing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
Until recently, David Robinson was happy in the knowledge that the nursing degree he finished last year had been a worthwhile investment to move him along in his career with the NHS.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Still, some travelers hope that if enough consumers balk at paying add-on fees by opting for fewer extras or by forgoing air travel altogether, airlines may eventually walk those fees back — to some degree.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
A mum-of-three in her fifties, who spoke to the BBC on condition of anonymity, said she had studied for her degree at a franchised college in London.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
“There is no necessity for my calling this morning,” said the young man; “another day would do as well; but there was that degree of acquaintance at Weymouth which—”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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