Example Sentences

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So it’s MIT for Paris, who will major in economics, explore computer science and entrepreneurship, and dabble in football.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2023

She will major in cybersecurity and intelligence, and plans to become a forensic accountant for the FBI.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2022

Jack is unsure what he will major in, though does have his sights set on learning how to code and becoming fluent in Spanish.

From Fox News • Dec. 29, 2021

In 20 years, will major insurance companies be underwriting coal?

From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2021

“Well, then, I will major in both French and math.”

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson