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Examples of community college in a Sentence
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The measure would provide $8.5 billion for K-12 schools and $1.5 billion for community colleges.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
And part of that is removing the stigma of a community college and career education.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
In some states with large numbers of community college dual enrollees, such as Iowa, Texas, and Washington, nearly half of dual enrollees returned to their dual enrollment community college after high school.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
That could mean investing in trade schools, vocational programs, community colleges and other career pathways, Akers says.
—Nerdwallet, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1922, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of community college was
in 1922
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“Community college.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20college. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
community college
noun
: a public junior college that fits its instruction to the community's needs
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