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semester

[si-mes-ter] / sɪˈmɛs tər /
NOUN
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The friends saw the opportunity just as their semester abroad in London was winding down.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

A high schooler can enroll as early as freshman year and earn up to 11 college credits per semester.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

While I’m reading a case or drafting a motion, NotebookLM turns my notes into flashcards and study guides, and Claude builds a spreadsheet tracking my daily, weekly and semester responsibilities so nothing slips.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The teenager was enrolled in a virtual learning academy at the San Diego Unified School District and was on track to graduate high school this semester, according to district spokesperson James Canning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

She had intended to stay in southern California for one semester, but I changed her mind.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson




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