Example Sentences

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What many families don’t realize is that paying tuition directly to universities may carry zero gift-tax consequences under current tax law.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

One might assume that if these bias response teams were so insidious and widespread, there would be other cases in which students had been unfairly targeted by public universities, providing a clearer instance for standing.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

The research was conducted by First Art, a group of scientists, as well as academics from the universities of Southampton and Swansea, among others, with support from the National Trust and the Bradshaw Foundation.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Such drastic reductions have been noted at universities and research facilities across the United States.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Electronic computers were rare jewels, their million-dollar-plus price tags affordable only by large research universities and government institutions.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly