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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Schools that educate ministers, barbers, massage therapists, and cosmetologists could be especially hard hit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
Schools were closed and the transport network strained as people tried to deal with the extreme heat.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
In the Commons, Phillipson committed to rolling out new safeguards in the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 by March.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
Although members of the parent-led Schools Beyond Screens applauded the policy, they expressed concern over the district’s decision to increase screen time for second- through fifth-graders.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
Schools are in the business of knowing, and when a school wants to find something out, the school takes steps.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
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