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Tuliaupupu is now pursuing his third degree, as he already earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2022, before earning his master’s degree in project management.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

Freemasons wear symbolic aprons and progress through degrees of membership, with the phrase "giving someone the third degree" originating from its final stage of initiation.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2025

We give you the third degree in this week’s Slate News Quiz.

From Slate • May 30, 2025

Jurors acquitted Majors of intentional assault in the third degree and second-degree aggravated harassment.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2023

“I already got the third degree from Maddie.”

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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