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as in teacher
a person of deep wisdom or learning
scholars have long debated whether there is ever such a thing as a truly selfless act
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as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a scholar who is a specialist in the history of ancient Greece
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as in student
one who attends a school
a competition for promising young scholars from across the country
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The poet and scholar, who died Monday at 81, was a gifted chronicler of the wonders and complexity of Black life—a talent buoyed by her warm, imaginative approach to both art and social change.
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Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
That executive order, which was signed just a week after his inauguration, barred travelers from a number of countries that are predominantly Muslim, as well as a few others, disrupting the lives of international students and scholars.
—Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
August 28, May 20, April 19 or 20, Nov. 17 and March 28 have all being suggested by scholars as more accurate than Dec. 25.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
Legal scholars across the ideological spectrum largely agree that the clause is unambiguous.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
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Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
That executive order, which was signed just a week after his inauguration, barred travelers from a number of countries that are predominantly Muslim, as well as a few others, disrupting the lives of international students and scholars.
—Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
August 28, May 20, April 19 or 20, Nov. 17 and March 28 have all being suggested by scholars as more accurate than Dec. 25.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
Legal scholars across the ideological spectrum largely agree that the clause is unambiguous.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
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One teacher said administrators had instructed staff to start reporting incidents this year.Nolan McKendry | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
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How many teachers work at Abundant Life Christian School?Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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While security measures at hospitals have increased following the shooting, experts warn that these efforts may be temporary unless significant changes are made.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Cotton Incorporated also frequently appears in Sourcing Journal’s coverage, as reporters interview the organization’s experts on everything from fashion and fabric trends to its brand partnerships.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
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The most selective are filled with students from the most privileged families nationwide and internationally.Michael Collins, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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What to Know To determine its findings, SmartAsset examined U.S. counties across four categories—housing appreciation, students' academic performance, recreation and community centers per 1,000 people, and child care costs.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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It’s also formulated with ginseng root and sage leaf extract to round out the ingredient trio.Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
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Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the sugar has melted and the sage leaves have wilted, 5–7 minutes.SAVEUR Editors, Saveur, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company is the master of noise-canceling technology and these earbuds do an equally excellent job of blocking out the outside world.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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The show is a battle royal between two classes of chefs: the elite white spoons, who are culinary masters respected for their knowledge, longevity, and pedigree; and the black spoons, talented chefs, cooks, and restaurateurs who are still on their journey to mastery and recognition.Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 18 Dec. 2024
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With no choice but to have everyday interactions with a mischievous pupil (Dominic Sessa) and the school's chef (Da'Vine Randolph Joy), Paul starts peeling back a few lawyers of his cold, Scrooge-like exterior — finding an unexpected gift in their company.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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New cyberware face plates, pupils, brand logos on makeup and nails.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Hours after the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized Damascus and sent Bashar al-Assad packing to Russia, Western politicians and pundits began contemplating the possibility of a free, moderate, inclusive, and (perhaps even) democratic Syria.Nick Danby, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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Many market pundits have concluded that stablecoins are the the killer app in digital assets delivering the fiat on and off ramps to Web3.0.Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The whole thing was an exercise in virtuoso terraforming.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 July 2024
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Yet given his gifts (keyboard virtuoso, powerful soul voice, stellar dancer, able to craft a propulsive hook), why didn’t Billy Preston become a bigger star?Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Scholar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholar. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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