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degree

[dih-gree] / dɪˈgri /




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The disparity is fueling inequality to a degree that may be closer to the Gilded Age of the late 1800s than the inflationary 1970s, says Swonk.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The CTA is an arrangement dating back to 1922 when 26 of Ireland's 32 counties were granted a large degree of independence by the UK.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The wage premium a college degree brings roughly doubled between the late 1970s and 2000, from about 40% to nearly 80%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“To a lesser degree, retail investors are likely following a similar path, as a record 30% of the SpaceX IPO will be reserved for retail investors,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

He was a degree or two from erupting, but I didn't care.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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