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doctorate

[dok-ter-it] / ˈdɒk tər ɪt /
NOUN
doctor's degree
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A few years earlier, Pastor Long was dispatched to pursue a doctorate of theology in the U.S., in part so he could continue to lead hybrid services from abroad if other Zion leaders were arrested.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

TAE CEO Michl Binderbauer, who has a doctorate in physics from UC Irvine, holds more than 100 U.S. and international patents, according to the company.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

He also received an honorary doctorate from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, which he hailed as a reflection of the "solid alliance" between Taiwan and Paraguay.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Despite her doctorate in positive psychology, which she says has given her tools to help her handle the ongoing ordeal, there are days of dark despair.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Like those association tests given by my mother who is getting her doctorate in psychology.

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg




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