degrees

Example Sentences

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These were all private-sphere relationships defined by degrees of dominance and subordination.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

It was 87 degrees out, and there was no shade in front of the stage.

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026

A dome of extreme heat starting Wednesday is expected to bring temperatures exceeding 90 degrees to areas where more than 200 million people live.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Whenever you can, stay in the shade, where it can be 10 to 15 degrees cooler.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Women whose degrees were in other disciplines were hired to be what were called computers.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson