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professor

[pruh-fes-er] / prəˈfɛs ər /


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"It's created a stage that not only legal observers are watching, but regulators and lawmakers are watching closely as well," Eric Talley, a lawyer and professor at Columbia Law School, said.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Dahlia also speaks with Andrew Weissmann, law professor at New York University and a veteran federal prosecutor, about President Trump’s latest nomination for attorney general and the state of the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The Coupang fine will "again draw backlash from the US" for its size, said Kim Dae-jong, professor of business at Sejong University in Seoul.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Jason Miller, a logistics professor at Michigan State University, said the industry will now wait to see whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates following a strong April jobs report.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Maybe I can be a doctor or a lawyer, or maybe a professor like some other important Parks.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na




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