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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"Schools are writing directly to parents and carers with relevant information and advice and are reviewing whether any additional security measures are required."
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
Schools located near the western boundaries of time zones, including those in Forks, Washington, would be particularly affected because sunrise already occurs relatively late in those locations.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
Schools shifted to online-only learning, while many businesses — including Saudi Aramco, the country’s state-owned oil company — were ordered to evacuate headquarters and have all staff work remotely.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Schools like Da Vinci are where mandated personal-finance education can have the biggest impact in narrowing socioeconomic and racial wealth gaps, experts say.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
My father was at a meeting of the Association of Private Schools and had just gone onstage to give a speech.
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
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