master's
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Nearly a third of the laid-off workers hold master’s degrees, and nearly 40 served in research-and-development positions, according to the company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
“I’ve talked to many people, and they said that Hector is the best around,” Atharv Patil, a first-year USC computer science master’s student, said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
It’s a strange time to have a master’s degree in Canadian studies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Motivated by the goal of one day working at the United Nations, she sought to obtain a master’s degree in public diplomacy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
“I have heard much of your master’s fine person,” said Mrs. Gardiner, looking at the picture; “it is a handsome face. But, Lizzy, you can tell us whether it is like or not.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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In unpacking the new single title, Harper’s Bazaar suggested that maybe modern-day fame is the disease, and Swift the “early guinea pig” who has fought against sexism and re-created her own masters.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
The property in Bleasby dates back to the 1840s, when the railway station opened, and would have been home to the station masters who were responsible for opening and closing the station barriers.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
As I recall, a conversation with one of the school masters convinced me to try out for the football team.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Why buy: The couple had just moved to the Seattle area from Santa Barbara, Calif., where Alyssa Kibbe had finished her masters degree in environmental science and management.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
Her eyes were fixed on the masters of the House of Wu.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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