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dissertation

[dis-er-tey-shuhn] / ˌdɪs ərˈteɪ ʃən /


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“We’re re-emerging in this kind of new bearded age,” said Sean Trainor, a facial-hair historian whose dissertation “Groomed for Power” examined the underpinnings of the golden age of political beards in the 19th century.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

You could write a dissertation exploring all of the possibilities of why Dylan posted each item, and some people probably did.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Walcott-George, who played a major role in setting up the camps and based his dissertation on the work, described the experience as deeply humbling.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

At university in Birmingham, he is finishing a Masters dissertation on second homes and the effectiveness of new developments in Cornwall - an issue close to his heart.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

But Gogol and Moushumi aren’t thinking of children at the moment, certainly not until Moushumi finishes her dissertation.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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