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Noun
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The professors are outstanding, the research cutting-edge, the campus stunning.—
Theo Baker,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026 -
The professors said that after their arrests, they were targeted by threats and harassment, part of a pushback by conservatives who said universities were failing to protect Jewish students from antisemitism and allowing lawlessness.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Student Tania Perkins told the Star-Telegram Choi did not return to lead a dance class that evening, and students were subsequently told other instructors would cover Choi’s courses through the end of the semester.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2026
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On-site instructors guide you through the basics, from grip to release, so even first-timers can step up and take a swing with confidence.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And, with the insights gleaned from this study, organizations can spot toxic leadership and also educators who might want to guide individuals with darker traits towards healthier choices, Phys reports.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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This year’s semifinalists were selected from 888 nominees by a panel of arts educators, who reviewed applications, performance videos, portfolios, film samples and artistic résumés.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The relational sector, in his framework, encompasses nurses, doctors, teachers, therapists, childcare workers, personal chefs, and hospitality workers.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Older women could use more help — from their doctors and caregivers, and from the federal government, which sets guidance around exercise — putting that into practice.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Both phases will require workers – mostly schoolteachers and government officials – to go door-to-door to collect information.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Jiri Lehecka was raised by schoolteachers in a small village north of Prague in the Czech Republic, urged to focus on academics and play as many sports as possible and treat them as hobbies.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are no deans or Title IX officers intervening.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Pageants, deans' lists, graduations or military enlistments are not accepted.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nataly Degante and Mayra Vargas, who graduated in 2023, have begun working as preceptors — practitioners who supervise interns or students during clinical trainings — at organizations in Los Angeles.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This Kimpton encourages guests to explore Hong Kong’s green side (more than 70% of the territory is protected green land) with free-to-rent gear and hiking guides packed with trails suitable for every level.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Check out our other guides to the best telescopes, binoculars, cameras, star projectors, drones, lego and much more.—
Paul Brett,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Docents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/docents. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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