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academic

[ak-uh-dem-ik] / ˌæk əˈdɛm ɪk /


NOUN
scholar or university/college teacher
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She expected to find that the Russian president spoke of the czars “a couple of dozen times,” Ms. Graaf recalls; perhaps she could base an academic paper on it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

I thought my findings, like many academic papers, would have limited lasting relevance in the fast-evolving world of business.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

He was honored on Tuesday, receiving a $1,500 scholarship from the City Section for his academic and athletic commitment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

But not everyone goes to Harvard Medical School, and doing a residency at a large academic institution doesn’t always translate into being an exemplary physician.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Ultimately, Duke beat out NYU and Columbia as my top choice because Duke offered me the most money in academic scholarship funding and they recruited me to be on their fencing team.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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