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a scheme of rank or order
had a graduation of testing levels into which to divide the students
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Recent Examples of graduation
Despite her current circumstances, the proud mother was able to make a rare public appearance last month to attend her son Kevin Hunter Jr.’s graduation in Florida.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
Last month, Williams made a rare appearance at her son Kevin Hunter Jr.’s graduation from Florida International University.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
An evolving running back room The loss of Jeanty is obvious, and Boise State also lost sixth-year fullback Tyler Crowe to graduation.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Jan. 2025
Under his leadership, UT Austin saw enrollment gains and set all-time highs for graduation rates.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
Last month, Williams made a rare appearance at her son Kevin Hunter Jr.’s graduation from Florida International University.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
An evolving running back room The loss of Jeanty is obvious, and Boise State also lost sixth-year fullback Tyler Crowe to graduation.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Jan. 2025
Under his leadership, UT Austin saw enrollment gains and set all-time highs for graduation rates.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graduation
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Two more Avicii tracks appear side by side on the same ranking as well.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Welcome to Scott Wheeler’s 2025 rankings of every NHL organization’s prospects.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Despite organizations claiming equal hiring practices at entry-level positions, the initial climb up the corporate ladder exposes a glaring gap.—
Kara Dennison, SPHR, CPRW, EC,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Walker said firefighters entered the building and made multiple rescues by ladders and through the stairwells before the structure began to collapse, forcing fire crews to pull back.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2025
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The director of national intelligence in theory sits atop the hierarchy of U.S. intelligence agencies, although no one treats the position that way in reality.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Arsenal hierarchy recognise there is some urgency to the situation, and are actively seeking to augment Arteta’s attacking options between now and the February 3 deadline.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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With multiple rooms, ever-changing decorations and model trains circling above diners’ heads, Campo developed the same kind of fierce following on a smaller scale as a Casa Bonita, the legendary Tex-Mex restaurant and theme park in Denver.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Jan. 2025
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That skin has scales that aren’t spiky or dangerous in any way, but do resemble dragon skin; hence the name.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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With the Nuggets also defeating the Heat in Denver on Nov. 8 earlier this season, the Nuggets have now swept their two-game regular-season series against the Heat in five straight seasons.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
18 Jan. 2025
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The fanfare only grew when DiVincenzo drilled game-winning 3-pointers in Game 2 of the Knicks’ first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers and in Game 1 of their second-round series with the Indiana Pacers.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Graduation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graduation. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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