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teacher

[tee-cher] / ˈti tʃər /


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In my experience, a good teacher would never use praise to excuse a failing grade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

As international fans flooded into the three tournament co-host countries, Mexico is grappling with chaotic teacher protests in its capital.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

A few began treating him with observable disdain, including the English teacher who had us read “The Scarlet Letter.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The spokesperson added that the yearly teacher training targets took into account the number of teachers who were starting training.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The four women sang hymns, including a new “spirit’s song,” probably composed by Leah, the only music teacher in the room.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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