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By far the biggest factor in admission, however, is whether an applicant has matriculated from another magnet school and how long an applicant has been on the waiting list for a magnet school.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

The Western College of Auctioneering has matriculated over 5,000 students, who auction everything from farm equipment to fine art.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

The Emmy-winning ABC sitcom mockumentary has recently matriculated for a third season and already been renewed for a fourth.

From New York Times • Feb. 26, 2024

It was only when I had matriculated and moved to New York City as a journalism major that I began to become haunted by the sound of my own voice.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2023

I suppose having matriculated to my nineteenth year has provided me with a depth of insight which I am only beginning to excavate.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool