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graduation

[graj-oo-ey-shuhn] / ˌgrædʒ uˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
commencement
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The reason for our low graduation rate wasn’t hard to find.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The Pasadena community was on high alert Friday after a mountain lion was spotted lounging near an elementary and middle school and a packed graduation ceremony, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

New college graduates booed commencement speakers who spoke of the benefits of artificial intelligence during their graduation ceremonies.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

They were on their way to a family graduation in Arizona.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Little changed for my family and me during the summer after graduation.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez




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