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doctorate

[dok-ter-it] / ˈdɒk tər ɪt /
NOUN
doctor's degree
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In Pittsburgh, Brendon Miller-Boldt, 29, recently earned a doctorate in computer science from Carnegie Mellon and attends Latin Mass weekly with his family.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Haight is now pursuing a doctorate in autism studies at Towson University in Maryland, and hosts meetings for autistic peer support groups.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

While working on her doctorate at the University of Washington in Seattle, Mastick took an unconventional approach.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

The university said the doctorate is in recognition of his contributions to public service, environmental advocacy and the arts.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

After receiving his doctorate at Berkeley, Wilson fled to Princeton, which then was more accommodating to solitary inquiry in the old style.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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