college
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I used to leave my workshop so messy that our engineering-major son would spend a day organizing it whenever he came home from college.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
Earlier this week, Sarah Atherton, former MP for Wrexham, told the BBC that public confidence in the college could "only be restored through an independent inquiry".
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
“It was very hard to stop because Kenny Moore ran the offense like a college quarterback. He learned to read the defensive end,” said receiver DeWayne Jett.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Following significant increases in the participation rates of female athletes in high school and college, women athletes have been at the heart of major success for American athletics.
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026
He hadn’t even started seventh grade yet, so college felt like a world away.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
Limits on the amount colleges spend on players is seen as a critical issue.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
Published tuition at public four-year colleges doubled in real terms in 30 years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
There's been great progress in education enrolment and the number of private colleges and vocational training institutes have gone up exponentially in the last two decades.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
We are working closely with the Southern California Football Association and other area colleges to provide opportunities for student-athletes to compete.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
“What colleges have you applied to?” he asked as he parked in front of the Bank of America.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
Vocabulary lists containing college
Education and Academics, List 1
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President Obama's second inaugural address
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Units 6–7
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