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

Heart blocks are graded as first, second or third degree, depending on severity.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2024

Then Rhodri said to me, “God, you do get the third degree, don’t you.”

From "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon