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Noun
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His parents, who met as students at Central State University, a historically Black college in Ohio, were both social workers.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026 -
The endowment exists to support the mental, emotional and physical wellness of students and staff at the University of North Georgia.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Noun
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While the emotional weight of a mother defending her child is undeniable, supporters of Save Girls’ Sports argue compassion for one athlete should not come at the expense of opportunities for other young women.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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In recent months, McCann and a team of supporters, including many public school teachers, have knocked on hundreds of doors, arguing that McCann is the candidate who most supports public education, including the state’s flagship public university, which is located in her district.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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“Protégés.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9s. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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