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the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
a Freemason of the 32nd degree
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Recent Examples of degree
Friday’s second game starts at 11 a.m., with the third game (if needed) starting at 1:30 p.m. — or the same time Donnelly is scheduled to get her degree in communications.
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Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
On May 13, bright Antares will rise to the left of the waning gibbous moon in the southeastern sky, with just a few degrees of separation between the two celestial bodies.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 May 2025
Ohtani and Gonsolin had those elbow injuries, although neither was tied to a splitter specifically, and Kopech is working his way back from an elbow issue to a lesser degree.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 1 May 2025
Nichol completed a master’s degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Oxford in 2013, and a DPhil in computer science in 2017.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
On May 13, bright Antares will rise to the left of the waning gibbous moon in the southeastern sky, with just a few degrees of separation between the two celestial bodies.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 May 2025
Ohtani and Gonsolin had those elbow injuries, although neither was tied to a splitter specifically, and Kopech is working his way back from an elbow issue to a lesser degree.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 1 May 2025
Nichol completed a master’s degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Oxford in 2013, and a DPhil in computer science in 2017.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for degree
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The next year, shoe designer Roger Vivier saw Balenciaga’s bet and raised him a few inches, designing a thigh-thigh silhouette for Yves Saint Laurent’s 1963 collection in alligator leather.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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The topper's cotton shell helps keep things cool, and it is designed to easily fit mattresses up to 18 inches thick.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
19 May 2025
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Around 5,000 buildings were destroyed in St. Louis alone, St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer said in a post on X. Buildings and cars were destroyed, homes are missing entire walls and upper levels of houses and buildings are gone, photos of the disaster show.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Pensacola faced the highest sea level rise, at a rate of 3.709 millimeters a year.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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After months of escalating tariffs between the world’s two largest economies, the trade war between the U.S. and China is entering a new chapter – a steep reduction of their respective tariffs for 90 days as the two countries continue trade talk this week.—
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Whatever the future holds, a distinct and brilliant chapter in Celtics history came to an end Monday night at Madison Square Garden.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Businesses with strong cash positions gain both defensive protection and offensive capabilities when opportunities arise.—
David Zybin,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Sacramento’s 28th & B Skate Park and vacant positions within the police department headlined Tuesday night’s budget discussion.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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How well Trump and his congressional leadership team handle that tool this year to reshape and redirect the federal government will set a powerful narrative for the first stage of Trump's second term.—
Ron Elving,
NPR,
17 May 2025
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Here is how the Mariners (24-19) will line up for Game 2: Matt Waldron’s pitstop Still in the early stages of building up, right-hander Matt Waldron (oblique) is in San Diego to throw a bullpen in front of the big-league staff on Sunday.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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The easy answer is most of the time, but the accurate answer is that out of the 24 roles in this ranking, Pantoliano is evil in 20, neutral in one, and good in three.—
Carrie Wittmer,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
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It's been well over a decade since Aaliyah last scored a hit on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay tally, which is considered the most competitive radio ranking in those genres.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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That concentration creates a single point of supply risk and amplifies costs, transit times, and carbon footprints.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Poetry The Point of Clouds Rex Wilder The point of clouds?—
Daniel Foster,
National Review,
15 May 2025
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Student Loan Collection Begins On May 5th: What Borrowers Should Know Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 6 The dwindling ranks of first responder volunteers would be boosted if those giving up their time were eligible for student loan forgiveness, according to a Democratic congressman.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the name Ocean arrived on the popularity charts in 2020 at a rank of 795.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
12 May 2025
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“Degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degree. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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