major in
verb
majored in; majoring in; majors in
US, of a college or university student
: to have (a specified subject) as one's main subject of study
plans to major in history
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University President Agenia Walker Clark says about a third of Fisk undergraduates major in computer science, making the tech center a natural fit for the campus.
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Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
When the twins hit their teens, acting took a backseat to other endeavors, including attending New York University (Cole majored in Geographic Information Systems in archaeology, while Dylan majored in video game design).
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Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
After Cal State Fullerton reached Omaha in 2017, there wasn’t another mid-major in the field of eight until Oral Roberts in 2023.
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Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Korda won her first major this year at the Chevron Championship in Houston, another big course, with a dominance not seen at an LPGA major in 35 years.
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ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
When the twins hit their teens, acting took a backseat to other endeavors, including attending New York University (Cole majored in Geographic Information Systems in archaeology, while Dylan majored in video game design).
—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
After Cal State Fullerton reached Omaha in 2017, there wasn’t another mid-major in the field of eight until Oral Roberts in 2023.
—
Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Korda won her first major this year at the Chevron Championship in Houston, another big course, with a dominance not seen at an LPGA major in 35 years.
—
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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“Major in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/major%20in. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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