as in essay
a short piece of writing typically expressing a point of view read an article extolling the benefits of vegetarianism

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  • Many students are simply using AI to generate essays, ace quizzes, or automate full courses, undermining the very skills those platforms claim to enhance.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
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    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025

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