commencement
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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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Vocabulary lists containing commencement
The Vocabulary of College
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A Graduation Lexicon
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Steve Jobs's Commencement Address (2005)
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