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a long piece of writing about a particular subject that is done to earn an advanced degree at a university
He wrote his dissertation on an obscure 16th-century poet.
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The full list of dissertations and theses is free to access – a resource for casual fans and researchers alike who want to learn more about the game.
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Tom Reinsfelder,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
Her dissertation is on improving foster care outcomes for Black children in Northeast Ohio.
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Tina Sturdevant,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
According to the district, Lawson has completed all doctoral coursework toward a doctorate in Educational Leadership at Concordia University Chicago, with dissertation work in progress.
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Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Finish your dissertation and then pivot to your husband.
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Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Tom Reinsfelder,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
Her dissertation is on improving foster care outcomes for Black children in Northeast Ohio.
—
Tina Sturdevant,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
According to the district, Lawson has completed all doctoral coursework toward a doctorate in Educational Leadership at Concordia University Chicago, with dissertation work in progress.
—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Finish your dissertation and then pivot to your husband.
—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dissertation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissertation
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Building Read the long-range numbers and the thesis becomes obvious.
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Midway through the premiere, the season’s seeming thesis statement is delivered by Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel), perhaps the series’ most malleably moral character.
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Here the essay turns practical, almost tender in its specificity.
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The platform can be used across a variety of content types, including blog posts, website copy, marketing materials, articles, emails, and essays.
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