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educate

[ej-oo-keyt] / ˈɛdʒ ʊˌkeɪt /


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"I sold my land to educate him. Those who have money buy question papers. Those who study honestly are left behind."

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

Another charge instructs lawmakers to examine ways to educate Texans about their right to practice their religion “in all settings, including, but not limited to: education, workplace, government, and healthcare.”

From Salon Jul. 31, 2026

"It's the role of the state to make that initial massive investment, to create national champions who will in turn train, educate, create value, and then enable reinvestment," Bamba said.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

“We’re not coming to educate about the Holocaust in order to fight antisemitism, strengthen German democracy, liberalism, tolerance and peace-seeking policies, but will it help? I have no doubt about it,” Dayan said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

Specific tactics included motorcades, parades, banners, billboards, transcontinental automobile trips, and speaking tours—all designed to educate the public about why women deserved the vote.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler

Sheers educates crypto-curious clients about other risk assets that offer more diversification and less volatility.

From MarketWatch Mar. 20, 2026

It tells the story of a grandfather who educates his granddaughter Mona about the beauty of art after she is told by doctors she risks going blind.

From Barron's Feb. 6, 2026

UT Austin also educates medical professionals in “social determinants of health,” according to its website.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 7, 2025

The Shaikh Abdul Qadr Jilani madrassa educates more than 1,800 girls and women from the ages of five to 45.

From BBC Mar. 24, 2025

Celia suggests to the boy that he put down his pen for six months and work as an apprentice with the Escambray Theater, which educates peasants in the countryside.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

He felt Morocco offered no opportunities to young, educated people like him.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

Gilbert persuaded officials of his plan to revive the city: Instead of wooing office tenants, it would mean attracting young, educated residents with money to spend.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Daniel Travers, defending, said Owen's plan was "frighteningly stupid for a man ostensibly reasonably well educated and intelligent".

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

The common denominator for all of the editions is audiences who are more upscale and better educated than the average TV viewer, he added.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

Mom says, “Being well educated is the best way to fight prejudice.”

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

I have been educating myself to determine whether a trust would be a good idea for our estate.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

"We are not coming from the north and educating people, but we are coming and saying... 'we do not know anything better, we have to learn from you'," she told AFP.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

Almendarez did reach out to an expert by asking Nye, who has decades of experience educating the public about what is and isn’t science.

From Salon Jul. 10, 2026

“We’re educating the public on what these terms are, what they mean, and what to look for,” said Los Angeles police officer Brandon Pon of the West Traffic Division.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

People have thanked us for the work we have done in educating others and ourselves.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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