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He is supporting that theory.

I can't see an end to the argument with him.

We gathered to discuss that issue.

I plan to enter a private university next year.

He is a graduate student at the University of Tokyo.

Candied sweet potato is one of my favorite sweets.

My younger sister is attending a junior college.

My father graduated from Imperial University.

My grandfather studied medicine at the Imperial University.