comprehensive school
Americannoun
noun
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a secondary school for children of all abilities from the same district
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another name for composite school
Etymology
Origin of comprehensive school
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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“We choose the companies we partner with carefully and work with them to provide comprehensive resources to support moderators’ well-being and mental health, including by limiting the time spent each day reviewing content.”
From The Verge • Sep. 23, 2020
“We choose the companies we partner with carefully and require them to provide comprehensive resources to support moderators’ wellbeing and mental health.”
From The Guardian • Jan. 24, 2020
Government agencies, law enforcement organizations, and companies ought to develop clearer, more comprehensive resources to guide the growing pool of fraud and cybercrime victims around the world.
From Slate • May 4, 2018
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