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[grad] / græd /




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“This was a paradigm paper for a whole generation of university students and grad students,” said Franta, who was also taught the “Wedges” paper as a graduate student at Harvard.

From Salon Jun. 26, 2026

Beyond the juicy and sordid details, there’s the redemption tale of Hoyt Richards, a Princeton grad who became the first male supermodel in the 1980s.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

Back in grad school, I imagined that maybe I’d write a bestselling novel, and maybe it would be adapted for the screen, and maybe my tombstone would read: She contributed very serious literature to civilization.

From Los Angeles Times May 25, 2026

Schools are also realizing some young professionals might be questioning whether the financial investment in grad school will be worth it as AI reshapes work.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

The delegates “practically lived together,” Bacher recalled, cramming on the technical aspects of test monitoring like grad students preparing for their orals.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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