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upperclassman

[uhp-er-klas-muhn, -klahs-] / ˈʌp ərˈklæs mən, -ˈklɑs- /
NOUN
undergraduate
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But he believes juniors and seniors in advanced classes should be allowed to use AI “because when you become an upperclassman, companies want to see you actually use these tools,” Anand said.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026

And, like everyone else trying to beat grown men, Lloyd’s Wildcats were heavy on upperclassman talent.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026

Much depends on Raiola, the heralded freshman, playing like an upperclassman.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 16, 2024

“We’re always disrespected, always made the underdogs,” said defensive end Bralen Trice, another upperclassman who returned this season to make title run.

From Washington Times ● Jan. 2, 2024

Every night he polishes Frederick’s boots for him until they shine a foot deep—one less reason for a bunk master, or Bastian, or an upperclassman to jump on him.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

“We actually only do 10 minutes of direct instruction per subject per day,” she says, with lectures for upperclassmen being an exception.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

Irritated upperclassmen, the lore goes, attempted to stop the juvenile climbing with an unconventional weapon: grease.

From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026

The longest was more than four hours in 1995, a year when upperclassmen glued down the Dixie cup.

From Seattle Times ● May 14, 2024

The unique blend of the freshman’s star power with mature upperclassmen was just as critical to USC’s best season in decades as Watkins’ immense talent.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2024

The upperclassmen and the faculty met there, the budget was compiled there, and there students were expelled.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles


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