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commencement exercises

NOUN
graduation
Synonyms
STRONGEST


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The period covers a critical moment on campuses during finals and commencement exercises.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2024

He put on a cap and gown and marched in college commencement exercises.

From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2021

Bowdoin College and the University of Maine Law School are holding commencement exercises.

From Seattle Times • May 26, 2018

Despite what sounds like a fairly dry program, these commencement exercises were a big hit.

From Time • May 13, 2016

She attended the commencement exercises of a young ladies' seminary, whose principal would not acknowledge a handsome gift from her pupils by a few remarks because she "considered it would look too strong-minded."

From The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 2 of 2) Including Public Addresses, Her Own Letters and Many From Her Contemporaries During Fifty Years by Harper, Ida Husted




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