The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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That is the entire story, and there are people with doctorates who cannot say it out loud.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
The International Mathematical Union awarded its Fields Medal on Thursday at a ceremony in Philadelphia to four people, including Yu Deng and Hong Wang, who both attended Peking University before earning doctorates in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
They were awarded honorary doctorates by Coventry University in 2024 in recognition of their efforts.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025
Although Brian went away to USC for college — he eventually earned doctorates in education and law — he returned to Altadena in 1991 and bought a home of his own.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 24, 2025
In addition to celebrating the year's graduates, the school, like many colleges, recognizes special people by awarding them with honorary doctorates.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
