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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

He earned a business degree, took a job in consulting, and by 2000 was chief financial officer of Deutsche Telekom’s German unit.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck seemed to stand even less of a chance when he founded the company in 2006, as an amateur rocketeer with no college degree and no funding.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Even if I did lose, irritating Elliot to this degree would almost make it all worth it.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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