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universities

NOUN
institution of higher education
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NOUN
educational institution
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The requirement has largely resumed at elite universities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

MapBiomas -- a consortium of universities, NGOs and technology companies -- said agriculture accounted for 99 percent of vegetation loss.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Prior to Kalshi and Polymarket’s exploding popularity, futures trading was a niche financial tool used in universities for experiments and specific industry actors.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Schools and universities are typically closed on Memorial Day, though it’s always best to check with your local school district.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

“No more than most universities, I suppose. Of course, we do specialize in one or two areas, and that brings interested scholars from quite some distance. Not only scholars either.”

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman



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