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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As of May 2026, Knox County Schools has banned 124 books, including “Roots.”
From Salon • May 31, 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
The school eventually became secular, non-military, and co-ed, and you’d know it now as the Harvard-Westlake Schools, private middle school and college prep campuses.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
I lay on the floor, curled tight like the picture of a child in the uterus in my Integrated Science for Junior Secondary Schools.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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