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

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

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

Unlike the competitive Oscars handed out during the telecast, the honorary prizes are presented at a separate ceremony attended by film industry figures, academy members and awards season contenders.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 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 consulted the book both at home in my room and at the daily learning academy other people called our school.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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