major in
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"I think last year was the culmination of trying to win the Grand Slam and win the Masters for the first time - win my first major in 10 years," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
He advised students in liberal arts to major in law, accounting, or Chinese literature, reasoning that these fields most commonly led to recruitment after civil service exams.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Coogler's rapid ascent onto Hollywood's A list was hardly likely back when he was intending to major in chemistry at college.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
But seeing close friend and teenage phenom Keys capture her major in Melbourne last year — after many wondered if her window had passed — hit closer to home.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
“Well, then, I will major in both French and math.”
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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