third degree

Example Sentences

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But how can she get married when her father subjects any man she dates to the third degree?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

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

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

From Slate • May 30, 2025

The officer, Christian Zapata, 36, pleaded not guilty to assault in the third degree after he was indicted on the misdemeanor charge by a grand jury in the Dec. 7 encounter.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023

"What do you mean, how come? Can't I send candy to my wife without getting the third degree? I thought you were looking on the thin side, okay?"

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin