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universities

NOUN
institution of higher education
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NOUN
educational institution
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“And if anyone can be counted upon, I believe it’s her that will vigorously defend against the grave dangers and vicious attacks on freedom of expression that both museums and universities currently face.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

But scientists, universities, publishers, and funders need to treat peer review as the essential work that it is, not as an optional favor.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

She teaches flute at five universities in Iowa as an adjunct professor and performs in three orchestras.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Last August, after the fine was issued, a new freedom of speech law covering England's universities came into force giving the regulator even stronger powers.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

“In America there are excellent universities in an area they call New England. They say New York is quite fashionable,” said Joana.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys