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doctorate

[dok-ter-it] / ˈdɒk tər ɪt /
NOUN
doctor's degree
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In 2002, he left China to pursue a doctorate at Fuller Theological Seminary in California.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

TAE CEO Michl Binderbauer, who has a doctorate in physics from UC Irvine, holds more than 100 U.S. and international patents, according to the company.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Two months later, he recruited Steve Hoyt, another Cal Poly grad with a doctorate in environmental science who has built a business on the Central Coast testing soil samples.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Karp, who has a doctorate in social theory, is one of a number of wealthy tech leaders - also including Elon Musk - to promote political and ideological theories.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

"Venkat's got a doctorate in physics, Tim," Bruce said.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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