commencement
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She spoke at Chaffey College’s commencement ceremony, livestreamed on YouTube.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Donald was a “shy teenager,” he said in a 2016 Syracuse University commencement address, and lacked confidence as a young man.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
"It would be inappropriate to attempt to set a date... the defence position is that a commencement is contingent upon a determination... of Duterte's fitness to stand trial," the defence said.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Air Force Academy later this week, continuing the administration’s presence across all major service branches during commencement season.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
“Yes, come next month. Laurie graduates then, and you’d enjoy commencement as something new.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
Vocabulary lists containing commencement
The Vocabulary of College
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A Graduation Lexicon
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Steve Jobs's Commencement Address (2005)
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