as in school
a place or establishment for teaching and learning
a military academy an academy of the fine arts
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But with no law enforcement experience, Mosley was required to complete the 20-week, boot camp-style police academy course, which was no easy feat for a woman who was older and had far more responsibilities at home than the typical new hire.
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Rich Schapiro, NBC News, 29 Dec. 2024
The Naval Academy is the nation’s second-oldest academy, in Annapolis, Maryland.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
As is common practice when offloading the products of its La Fabrica academy however, Madrid demonstrated wise business acumen by inserting buyback clauses into the terms and conditions of its deal with the Italian club.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The academy in Tampa proved to be a perfect fit given how the Lightning, as an organization, embraces the military and understands the importance in continuing to assist and support active-duty members and veterans.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Rich Schapiro, NBC News, 29 Dec. 2024
The Naval Academy is the nation’s second-oldest academy, in Annapolis, Maryland.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
As is common practice when offloading the products of its La Fabrica academy however, Madrid demonstrated wise business acumen by inserting buyback clauses into the terms and conditions of its deal with the Italian club.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The academy in Tampa proved to be a perfect fit given how the Lightning, as an organization, embraces the military and understands the importance in continuing to assist and support active-duty members and veterans.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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