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university

[yoo-nuh-vur-si-tee] / ˌyu nəˈvɜr sɪ ti /
NOUN
institution of higher education
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NOUN
educational institution
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A spokesperson said the university was “disappointed” with the report and its findings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Recently acquired tax records also show that the university spent $6.1 million to bring in basketball coach Eric Musselman.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In a statement, the university said it could not discuss individual cases but it had "established processes" in place for students who experienced "unexpected health issues or difficult personal circumstances".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

His classes included satellite design and orbital mechanics, and he worked on a university project to build the base station for a ground launch system.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

One example is Miki Kiyoshi, a philosopher, scholar, and university professor who was active in the anti-fascist movement in Japan.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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