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Noun
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Some big-name actors have been rumored to be in consideration for the roles of various professors at Hogwarts — such as Snape, Professor McGonagall, Hagrid and Dumbledore.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025 -
The result of such refining is a neutral-tasting oil that is inexpensive, shelf-stable and able to be heated at a high temperature without smoking, said Eric Decker, a food science professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The dean of the Kennedy School issued a statement distancing himself from the talk.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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Cardinal Re picked to lead prayer vigil on Wednesday The dean of the College of Cardinals, meanwhile, was designated to lead the Vatican’s prayer vigil in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday night, thrusting a key figure in any future possible conclave into the spotlight.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Major cankers call for a doctor visit, as they’re linked to chronic underlying diseases in many cases.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
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Without insurance, a simple doctor’s visit on board could result in an expensive surprise.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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This is largely because of its instructor, Aan Deesamer.—
Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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Wilson, an instructor at Spelman College in Atlanta, was found dead the next day, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) previously told PEOPLE.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Prof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prof. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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