minor in

verb

minored in; minoring in; minors in
US
: to have (a specified second subject of study) in addition to a main subject
In college, she majored in chemistry and minored in biology.

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However, aid organizations say there aren’t enough beds for minors in Ceuta. Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2026 An East Bay man has been charged for allegedly engaging in human trafficking that victimized women and minors in multiple states, prosecutors said. Tim Fang, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 Zoey Punteney — Production Design Punteney’s minor in studio art from Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts gave her the opportunity to hone in on her creativity in a tangible way. Isabelle Farina, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026 Emily graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor's degree in strategic communication and a double minor in government, politics, and policy. The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for minor in

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“Minor in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20in. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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