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undergrad

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as in freshman

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Recent Examples of undergrad As an undergrad, Miller began doing research at CERN, an international physics laboratory near Geneva that was founded after World War II to facilitate ambitious experiments and build bridges between countries that had recently been adversaries. — Lisa Song, CNN Money, 28 July 2026 To achieve growth for both undergrad and graduate students, the admissions office is sending two staff members to India under memorandums of understanding and partnerships with organizations in that country. — Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026 That will be limited to $20,000 per year or $65,000 over the lifetime of the undergrad program for that student. — Mekialaya White, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Curry was an undergrad at the University of Texas at Arlington and a graduate of the University of Houston Law Center. — Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for undergrad

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Newbauer attempted only one pass, as did freshman Bowe Bentley, a top-100 prospect in the 2026 recruiting cycle.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
In 2012, then-head coach Red Berenson announced the end of freshman hazing, according to news articles cited in the lawsuit.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of freshman

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Olivia followed in his footsteps playing juniors and high school tennis at Portledge School on Long Island.

— Lukas Weese, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Students entered the program as juniors, spending Wednesday evenings through the academic year inside Condé Nast offices while balancing classes, sports, and other extracurriculars.

— Regan Toriello, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of junior

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Both pass catchers were seen on the field and were expected to be significant contributors after productive campaigns last year, but they were passed over in favor of sophomore Shane Rosenthal.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
With Frederique sidelined and sophomore Ja’Boree Antoine declared out before the game, the Hurricanes relied primarily on Lucas, Damari Brown and Ethan O’Connor at outside corner for the first three quarters while the starters were on the field.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of sophomore

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Three years later, in April 2018, he was accused of misappropriating over $400,000 in funds while working at the financial aid office as an undergraduate.

— Owen Carry, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Court filings detail declining applications, enrollment, student withdrawals The court filings shed light on the recent decline in Wisconsin in international students, from undergraduate to doctoral, as well as visiting researchers and professors.

— Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of undergraduate

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As an upperclassman, Frederique has learned the value of being more vocal and serving as a sounding board his teammates can rely upon.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
Their musical talents were soon spotted by an upperclassman who rode the school bus with Dempsey.

— Chris Placek, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026

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