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Oberlin

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[aw-ber-lan] / ɔ bɛrˈlɛ̃ /

noun

  1. Jean Frédéric 1740–1826, Alsatian clergyman.


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He graduated from Oberlin College and completed a graduate program at the Yale School of Drama.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

In one study from Goldman's lab at Oberlin, scientists examined a universal paralog family involved in inserting enzymes and other proteins into cell membranes.

From Science Daily Feb. 10, 2026

But just 14% of American households own a generator, according to 2024 research from Oberlin College.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 1, 2026

Or the kerfuffle over "banh mi" at Oberlin.

From Salon Oct. 8, 2024

Her mother had been in favor of Oberlin, had urged her to apply in the first place, but when Elena visited the campus, she’d felt immediately out of place.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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