as in education
attendance as a student at a college or university
Students and their parents worry about the rising cost of higher education.
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Recent Examples of higher education
For instance, along with private sector SMBs, CyberFOX reports that its solutions have helped both K-12 and higher education maximize security in settings with hundreds and even thousands of users.
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Using data from 2018 to 2024, the report sought to draw attention to equity and institutional responsibility in California higher education.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Democrats, meanwhile, broadly support higher education, praising it for its role in improving people’s lives.
—Heather McCambly, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
There are certain penalty exceptions, such as for distributions for higher education expenses or the purchase of a first home.
—Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 June 2026
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Using data from 2018 to 2024, the report sought to draw attention to equity and institutional responsibility in California higher education.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Democrats, meanwhile, broadly support higher education, praising it for its role in improving people’s lives.
—Heather McCambly, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
There are certain penalty exceptions, such as for distributions for higher education expenses or the purchase of a first home.
—Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for higher education
Recent Examples of Synonyms for higher education
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The 40,000-square-foot facility will include a permanent exhibit gallery, rotating exhibit areas, a research library, flexible education rooms and an indoor/outdoor pavilion.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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If so, their case goes before a multi-agency panel (called a Channel), chaired by the local authority and attended by social services, education and mental-health professionals, who agree on a support package.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
7 June 2026
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The pair visited Ethiopia in 2019 and met with Sahle-Work Zewde, the first woman president of Ethiopia to discuss ways to help girls continue their schooling.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Indeed, the 13-year-olds who took the national test experienced the pandemic's disruption during formative elementary years of schooling.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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That’s because high tuition does not necessarily translate into high wages.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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With the number of students utilizing the vouchers — averaging a little over $8,000 to help fund private school tuition — Miami-Dade County Public Schools Chief Financial Officer Ron Steiger said that, technically, more students in the county are funded by taxpayers than ever.—
Austin Horn
June 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Venus and Jupiter align in Cancer in the part of your chart governing long journeys, higher learning, and international exploration, making the first two weeks especially ripe for immersing yourself in a new culture and simply having a wonderful time.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
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As Ohio’s largest city, Columbus has always been a hub for business, higher learning, and innovation.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
13 May 2026
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While his previous rosters were ready-made, this one required more teaching.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The program combines the strengths of collaborators to enrich teaching and learning of STEM while building the workforce of the future.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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“Higher education.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/higher%20education. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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