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assistant

[uh-sis-tuhnt] / əˈsɪs tənt /


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The research team also included Matthew J. Baker, associate professor of linguistics at Brigham Young University, and Jordan Smith, assistant professor of English at the University of Northern Colorado.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

It was a satisfying comeuppance, the assistant choosing good over high-heeled evil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Evan Chung was the lead producer, Madeline Ducharme was the assistant producer, and there was additional production from Cheyna Roth.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

Monique Boone was the varsity defensive line and assistant offensive line coach in 2021 under previous head coach Corey Thedford.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Hadn’t I worked hard to earn my place beside her, as a detective’s assistant?

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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