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universities

NOUN
institution of higher education
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NOUN
educational institution
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A cyber attack on Thursday hit several universities and schools in the US and Canada, causing chaos, confusion and major disruptions amid the high stakes end-of-year season.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

"Of course, foreign investment in Brazil is welcome, but we want to ... drive industrialization within Brazil, generating high-quality jobs in partnership with our universities," said Durigan.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

“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

Conversions are rising, particularly across metro centers, and universities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Like most everything else we do, education, from grade school through the highest of universities, is just a way to keep us busy.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman