First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin: “with, together with” (preposition); cf. com- ( def. )
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Now the singer, known for fronting hits like Merry Xmas Everybody and Cum On Feel The Noize, said he was trying to "take it easy" and was taking the time to meet up with friends.
From BBC • Sep. 26, 2024
In the 207-word announcement adding Vance to the ticket, Trump used the word "Yale" four times and even made sure to note that Vance graduated "Summa Cum Laude" from Ohio State University.
From Salon • Sep. 17, 2024
Majors was an inductee in the Cum Laude Society at St. Anne’s-Belfield School in Charlottesville and won the school’s Pendleton English Award as an academic honor, a school spokeswoman said.
From Washington Post • Dec. 12, 2019
Bill and graduated Magna Cum Laude with the highest GPA in the history of the school at that time.
From Slate • Jul. 16, 2019
Lucas also worked for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2002-04 and graduated Cum Laude from Harvard University, where he played safety from 1997-98.
From Washington Times • Jan. 18, 2015
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