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state school

British

noun

any school maintained by the state, in which education is free

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Example Sentences

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A network of online charter schools fraudulently obtained at least $400 million in state school funds from 2016 to 2019, according to the San Diego County district attorney’s office.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

However, NSB aren't the only state school making an impact.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Mitchum has two sons—one who is 23 years old and financially independent and the other who is 20 and attends a state school that is paid for.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

Twelve states, including California, select their chief state school officer through direct election.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

It was only a state school, but she’d gotten money too, a scholarship.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

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