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a teacher especially of the highest rank at a college or university
a professor of chemistry Professor Williams will be teaching the class.
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a teacher especially of the highest rank at a college or university
a professor of chemistry Professor Williams will be teaching the class.
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Laurence Kotlikoff, professor of economics at Boston University, believes that the uncertainty in the market—and subsequently the risk of recession—will continue to hike up mortgage rates.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Maria Bolevich, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2024
Friends and professors attest to her work ethic, dedication, and genuine care for others.
—The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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Join 1 other in the comments View Comments Korea may have to diversify its trading partners instead, Park Sang-in, a professor of economics at Seoul National University, previously told CNN.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Laurence Kotlikoff, professor of economics at Boston University, believes that the uncertainty in the market—and subsequently the risk of recession—will continue to hike up mortgage rates.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
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In November 2024, the World Science Forum in Budapest convened a diverse group of politicians, scientists, Nobel laureates, innovators, and professors to address the most pressing challenges facing the scientific community.
—Maria Bolevich, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2024
Friends and professors attest to her work ethic, dedication, and genuine care for others.
—The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Professor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professor. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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