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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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But with the processing of his work authorization halted, the university that issued the grant said it couldn’t hire him as a research associate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Experts say cases of invasive meningococcal disease tend to peak in October to November each year, which further heightens the risk for new university students.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

He also pursued a doctorate in political science there, according to the university.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

"I call this a battery on wheels," Nicholas Etherden, a lecturer and researcher in energy systems at the university, told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

He’s got a boatload of colleges writing him letters, asking him to consider their university.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper




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