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semester

[si-mes-ter] / sɪˈmɛs tər /
NOUN
term
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In my senior year, I spent a semester at what is now known as the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The friends saw the opportunity just as their semester abroad in London was winding down.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

A high schooler can enroll as early as freshman year and earn up to 11 college credits per semester.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

While I’m reading a case or drafting a motion, NotebookLM turns my notes into flashcards and study guides, and Claude builds a spreadsheet tracking my daily, weekly and semester responsibilities so nothing slips.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

On the North Carolina College campus in the southeastern part of Durham, where the spring semester was just underway, students compared class assignments and reading lists.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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