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For Cox, who was working full time in engineering and pursuing an MBA while her boyfriend was completing his medical residency, creating an ultra-compacted itinerary was the only possible way to travel.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

At the time, Zhang was completing a doctorate in computer science at Harvard, and Gasztowtt was studying the same subject as an undergraduate at Oxford University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

A Lebanese judicial source confirmed the bail was paid and said Kadhafi's legal team was completing release procedures.

From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025

Marco Penge, a 26-year-old pro from Horsham in Sussex, was completing his first full year on the DP World Tour and playing for his livelihood.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2024

No longer would he have to share a room with Levy who, after a troubled start, was completing his GED requirements and starting his vocational classes.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore