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universities

NOUN
institution of higher education
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NOUN
educational institution
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The shutdowns appeared to hit California later than other universities and schools elsewhere in the nation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

According to a 2024 study by the University of Stirling, universities with successful local football teams are more attractive to prospective students.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

"Of course, foreign investment in Brazil is welcome, but we want to ... drive industrialization within Brazil, generating high-quality jobs in partnership with our universities," said Durigan.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Conversions are rising, particularly across metro centers, and universities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Within months, the deuteron fiasco would be forgotten, and universities across the nation and in Europe and Asia would be clamoring for their own machines.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik