plural term papers
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: a long essay that usually requires research and that is written by a student as part of a course or class
I have a term paper due next week.
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“Term paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/term%20paper. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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