The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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So who are we now to preach to younger generations for whom gap years and backpacking are almost a rites of passage and indeed life enhancing experiences?
From BBC ● May 30, 2024
Because of my gap years, I am entering college at nearly 22, but much more confident and prepared than I ever was at 17.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 23, 2023
“If you look at things like gap years, … the challenge of them is that not every kid can do it,” Moore said.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 24, 2022
"Most people were going to Thailand on gap years and I went to Ukraine," he recalls.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2022
There have been some startling reports about gap years, such as this one: more than 20 percent of Harvard University’s incoming freshman class chose to defer admission this fall.
From New York Times ● Oct. 9, 2020
