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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
Their efforts have helped close graduation gaps across income and racial lines—and demonstrate that fit isn’t just about getting in, but about being supported all the way through.
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Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Corona del Mar, 21-9 last season, lost starting forward Jackson Harlan (6-6, 210) to graduation.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 23 July 2025
Here are some picks for different casual events like a weekend stroll, date night or a happy hour.
Stylish Event Dresses
Celebrate milestones while wearing a beautiful dress that are perfect for weddings, galas, graduations and more.
—Alisa Rendor, StyleCaster, 22 July 2025
His graduation from college in the finale is a triumph.
—Mychal Denzel Smith, Time, 22 July 2025
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Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Corona del Mar, 21-9 last season, lost starting forward Jackson Harlan (6-6, 210) to graduation.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 23 July 2025
Here are some picks for different casual events like a weekend stroll, date night or a happy hour.
Stylish Event Dresses
Celebrate milestones while wearing a beautiful dress that are perfect for weddings, galas, graduations and more.
—Alisa Rendor, StyleCaster, 22 July 2025
His graduation from college in the finale is a triumph.
—Mychal Denzel Smith, Time, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graduation
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They would be replaced by 11 sergeants, who are higher ranking but less experienced at teaching cadets.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Alongside Baja California, other low-profile gems mentioned in Travel + Leisure’s ranking include: Sardinia, Italy.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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As her family played nearby under a refreshing spray from a fire truck ladder, Sciackitano reflected on what the day meant to her.—
Kaitlin Mikrut,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Between life, family and self-discovery, career paths are more likely to resemble a climbing wall than a ladder.—
Melissa DiMuro,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The Horned Frogs have a clear hierarchy at quarterback and one of the best starters in the country which is the first step in contending for a conference championship.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 July 2025
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Fair Value Hierarchy Level Knowing the liquidity hierarchy level helps investors judge whether the correct valuation methodology has been used.—
Tomas Milar,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Freleng, struck by the sheer scale of the possible wrongful conviction, was intrigued by the case.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
25 July 2025
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With questionable risks and limited regulatory protections, CO2 storage in pore space seems to hold critical legal, social, and technical challenges before it can be deployed at a scale required to remain under 1.5°C.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 July 2025
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The 100-episode series starred Cyrus alongside Emily Osment, Mitchel Musso and father Billy Ray Cyrus.—
Allison Kiehl,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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The last is a short selection of my Statesman obituaries, new to this book series.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Graduation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graduation. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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