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academy

[uh-kad-uh-mee] / əˈkæd ə mi /


NOUN
society or institution interested in learning
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Nigel's academy at Goals in Wimbledon is part of Play Their Way, a coaching campaign backed by Sport England.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Nigel's academy has also produced Jack Rudoni, soon to be a Premier League player with Coventry City.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Now, Test captain Ben Stokes and pace bowler Gus Atkinson spent the early hours of Monday morning involved in an incident with a Saracens academy player in a London nightclub.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Wood took his discipline seriously, striving for and achieving the sort of objectivity that became unfashionable in the academy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“I know a guy from back home who got through this academy and he’s as dumb as this post,” said one of the Antonellis, whacking the pillar of his bunk.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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