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university

[yoo-nuh-vur-si-tee] / ˌyu nəˈvɜr sɪ ti /
NOUN
institution of higher education
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NOUN
educational institution
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Other students are carving their own avenues, attending community college while going to parties, athletic events and more at a nearby public university.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

A spokesperson said the university was “disappointed” with the report and its findings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

A boom in developments, service industry start-ups and university graduates, among other factors, has driven economic growth.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

All affected students and alumni have since been contacted, a university spokesperson said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The teaching that these private pupils got in Galileo’s home was often very different from the official courses that Galileo was required to teach by the university.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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