major in
phrasal verb
majored in; majoring in; majors in
US, of a college or university student
: to have (a specified subject) as one's main subject of study
plans to major in history
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Chuk majored in Chinese literature and sociology at the University of Hong Kong and made two award-winning short films before adapting Fly Me To Moon from her own novel.
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
Kelley is majoring in information security and assurance.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Ridley, who we are told majors in art history, remains skeptical.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2025
Wilson majored in mechanical engineering at the University and was a member of the university’s Human Jukebox marching band, as well as the Nu Phi Omicron music fraternity.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
Kelley is majoring in information security and assurance.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Ridley, who we are told majors in art history, remains skeptical.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2025
Wilson majored in mechanical engineering at the University and was a member of the university’s Human Jukebox marching band, as well as the Nu Phi Omicron music fraternity.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Major in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/major%20in. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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