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professor

[pruh-fes-er] / prəˈfɛs ər /


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"No studies have really looked into polyethylene's effect on liver health, and it's the most widely produced plastic," said Dr. Adi Joshi, associate professor in VMBS' Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

Mr. Craiutu is a professor of political science at Indiana University, Bloomington.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

"All of this hit cattle markets, as a whole, negatively," said James Mitchell, an assistant professor and agricultural economist at the University of Arkansas.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

Debates are another tool for candidates to reach independent voters, said Corwin Smidt, a political science professor at Michigan State University.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

“Some of the greatest intellectuals come from Germany,” the professor replied.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

The university's Faculty Senate, a governing body comprised of professors and other academic staff, will vote on a resolution of no confidence next week, according to reports.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

My English teachers and literature professors were probably too tired to parse such nuance, and I don’t blame them.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

She recalled that her college professors “who taught me technical and academic skills helped make my own career possible.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Some professors might oppose civic-dialogue initiatives on their campuses, but students are the ones who have been pushing for better conversation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Apparently, word traveled to Dr. Claytor by way of some of my professors that I was quite good in math.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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