Schools
Britishplural noun
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the medieval Schoolmen collectively
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the Examination Schools, the University building in which examinations are held
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informal the Second Public Examination for the degree of Bachelor of Arts; finals
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Example Sentences
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Timmis and Pulte helped get Cornerstone Schools off the ground in Michigan in the early 1990s.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
Schools are also realizing some young professionals might be questioning whether the financial investment in grad school will be worth it as AI reshapes work.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Schools and universities are typically closed on Memorial Day, though it’s always best to check with your local school district.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
Before Carvalho, “the district was not starting from zero,” said Flores, who is president of the local nonprofit Families in Schools.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Schools for the gifted are few and far between.
From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman
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