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higher education

NOUN
college and thereon
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It would not come close to covering the cost of higher education in India, or even a course at the coaching centre where one of her daughters is preparing for a government recruitment examination.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

A UC spokesperson said the state’s master plan, which guides how California’s three public higher education systems work together, should be reimagined “for today’s higher education needs” but did not directly address the bills.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

The news was grim: By the time the indebted workers reached their 40s, their median account balances were about 45% less than those who didn’t borrow for higher education.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

Thirty-nine institutions of higher education and advanced research provided support to LZ.

From Science Daily Sep. 4, 2026

I certainly supported the racial civil rights movement; supported the goal of broadening access to higher education.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez



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