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Upon his homecoming, Northrop enrolled in a local community college acting class, which helped launch his professional acting career.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
But, too often, community colleges are left to navigate emerging labor market needs without adequate support.
—Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The California Community College Athletic Association governing the state’s community college teams lets athletes compete under their gender identity without testosterone limits.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2024
This community college facility provides specific onboarding and training to soon-to-start BlueOval SK employees.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 14 Nov. 2024
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First Known Use
1922, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of community college was
in 1922
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“Community college.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20college. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
community college
noun
: a public junior college that fits its instruction to the community's needs
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