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degree

[dih-gree] / dɪˈgri /




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Different administrations will take different views on the degree to which technology needs to be protected.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Coast Guard Academy with a degree in mechanical engineering and later earned four advanced degrees, including a doctorate in systems engineering from George Washington University.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

He earned a business degree, took a job in consulting, and by 2000 was chief financial officer of Deutsche Telekom’s German unit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"To some degree, you have to hit rock bottom to learn," he told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A letter came from Aunt Carrol, and Mrs. March’s face was illuminated to such a degree when she read it that Jo and Beth, who were with her, demanded what the glad tidings were.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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