commencement exercise

collocation in English

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commencement
noun
uk
/kəˈmens.mənt/us
/kəˈmens.mənt/
formal
the beginning ...
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exercise
noun
uk
/ˈek.sə.saɪz/us
/ˈek.sɚ.saɪz/
physical activity that you do to make your body strong ...
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(Definition ofcommencementandexercisefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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There were four graduates in the firstcommencementexercisein 1899 and six graduates in 1900.
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A class consisting of five members achieved the firstcommencementexercise.
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The first high school commencement exercises were held in 1885.
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The first commencement exercises were held in 1991.
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Commencement exercises for the first college class were held in 1924, awarding degrees to seven men and one woman.
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Commencement exercises date back to the university's first graduating class in 1899.
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In 1878, the college held its first commencement exercises.
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He was chosen by the faculty to speak at his class'scommencementexercise.
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A commencement speech is typically given by a notable figure in the community, during the "commencementexercise".
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He also for years wrote the university's citations for the honorary degrees awarded to luminaries at commencement exercises.
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Commencement exercises, major lectures, and many other special large events are held in the auditorium as well.
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The mace is used at yearly commencement exercises.
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During the college's annual commencement exercises, some graduating members identify their involvement by wearing medals featuring the society's symbol, an elongated quatrefoil.
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The school began official commencement exercises in 1878.
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The university hosts concerts, lectures, fall and spring theatrical productions, fall and spring commencement exercises, and intercollegiate athletic events.
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Since the university's founding in 1842, there have been 162 commencement exercises at the university.
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These degrees would be given to the families at the regular commencement exercises that they would have participated in with their friends.
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From 2008 to 2013, the church opened its doors to city and county schools for holding their commencement exercises.
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From its construction until the 1970s, its steps and green space held the commencement exercises.
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No fewer than twelve hours of community service are also required to be eligible for commencement exercises.
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It also plays host to commencement exercises and concerts.
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He delivered the student speech at the commencement exercises after having been co-president of his graduating class.
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Additionally, commencement exercises scheduled for the weekend were also cancelled.
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Commencement exercises were held in the chapel from 1898-1946.
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It was used not only by professional performers, but also by the community for meetings, dances, college commencement exercises, and musicals.
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Brackenridge recited it at the commencement exercises of 1771.
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In the center of the school campus is a large quadrangle used exclusively for commencement exercises on which students and faculty are not allowed to walk.
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