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semester

[si-mes-ter] / sɪˈmɛs tər /
NOUN
term
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The friends saw the opportunity just as their semester abroad in London was winding down.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

A high schooler can enroll as early as freshman year and earn up to 11 college credits per semester.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

While I’m reading a case or drafting a motion, NotebookLM turns my notes into flashcards and study guides, and Claude builds a spreadsheet tracking my daily, weekly and semester responsibilities so nothing slips.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The number of students declaring a SCiLL minor increased 90% in the second semester this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

I was walking across campus during the first semester of my sophomore year when I saw him approaching on the walk.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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