Harvard
Americannoun
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John, 1607–38, English clergyman in the U.S.: principal benefactor of Harvard College, now Harvard University.
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a city in central Massachusetts.
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Mount, a mountain in central Colorado, in the Sawatch Range. 14,420 feet (4,398 meters).
Example Sentences
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Among educational institutions, Chemerinsky points out, only Harvard has stood up for itself in court — and it has been successful, thus far.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
"An atmosphere is essential for a planet to support life as we know it," said lead author Collin Cherubim, who recently earned his Ph.D. in Earth and Planetary Sciences from Harvard University.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
Dr. Shannon MacDonald, a Massachusetts radiation oncologist and Harvard professor who treats rare pediatric malignancies, sees patients from across the country.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
Etched was founded in 2022 by Gavin Uberti, Chris Zhu and Robert Wachen, who are Harvard dropouts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
He still planned on studying it at Harvard University.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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