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a scheme of rank or order
had a graduation of testing levels into which to divide the students
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Recent Examples of graduation
In 2006, Brinkley was at a graduation ceremony to give a commencement speech.
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The session will last 10 weeks, which includes graduation on Oct. 28.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025
In his first years after graduation, Thomas applied for a Ford Foundation grant to write librettos about Ray Bradbury’s science-fiction stories, but that didn’t pan out.
—Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
Levy enlisted in World War II the day after high school graduation, graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Coe College, was accepted into Harvard Law School and eventually earned a double master’s degree in English and history from Harvard.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The session will last 10 weeks, which includes graduation on Oct. 28.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025
In his first years after graduation, Thomas applied for a Ford Foundation grant to write librettos about Ray Bradbury’s science-fiction stories, but that didn’t pan out.
—Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
Levy enlisted in World War II the day after high school graduation, graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Coe College, was accepted into Harvard Law School and eventually earned a double master’s degree in English and history from Harvard.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graduation
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Both also moved up in the rankings ahead of the U.S. Open.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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As Shelton raised the champion trophy, he was set to move to No. 6 in the ATP rankings and No. 4 in the ATP Race to Turin.—
Lukas Weese,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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The subtle genius of curiosity needs to flow both up and down the corporate ladder.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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At a time when homeownership has been pushed out of reach for many young Americans, the Midwest represents a bright spot for Gen Zers and millennials looking to step onto the property ladder, according to a recent study.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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Rigid hierarchies and siloed communication create drag at precisely the moment companies must move faster.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Inspired by his time in the military, the kitchen brigade, as it’s known, was modeled after the army, in which rank and hierarchy determines the chain of command.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
8 Aug. 2025
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Berlusconi has repeatedly stated that scale and cross-national cooperation are essential for the survival of European broadcasters amid growing digital competition.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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From Ghana to the US, his work champions Black creativity and entrepreneurship; building platforms that celebrate African music, art, and culture at scale while connecting communities across the diaspora.—
Nkosiyati Khumalo,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
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The series ran for 11 seasons, beginning in 2010 until its final episode in 2022.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The reality competition series, which debuted on July 31 and features new episodes airing Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET on Freeform, originated in 2004.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Graduation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graduation. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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