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minoring

  • present participle of minor.

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In 1992, I started at the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in communications and minoring in theater.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 14, 2026

After majoring in philosophy and minoring in religion, he graduated in 1972.

From New York Times Oct. 28, 2022

This summer, she will attend the pre-college music summer program at Carnegie Mellon University, a college that would allow her to major in music while minoring in computer science.

From Washington Post Apr. 18, 2022

So Bushma — majoring in computing and security technology and minoring in psychology — keeps doing what she does best and wins at squash.

From Seattle Times Mar. 4, 2022

Instead, after minoring in film in college and hustling in and out of careers in law, streetwear and assorted other pursuits, he started knocking down walls his way.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 23, 2021