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commencement

[kuh-mens-muhnt] / kəˈmɛns mənt /


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Plebes, prohibited from fraternizing with girls, celebrated spring commencement by marching across the walkways and climbing Herndon.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

Oh, and it’s graduation season, which means hundreds of teenagers will arrive right after their high-school commencement ceremonies for Project Grad, an alcohol-free night at the mall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

New college graduates booed commencement speakers who spoke of the benefits of artificial intelligence during their graduation ceremonies.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

She was also Chaffey’s first-ever high school commencement speaker.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

For me, giving commencement speeches was an important, almost sacred springtime ritual.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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