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 and universities are typically closed on Memorial Day, though it’s always best to check with your local school district.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
The current Westminster government is pinning its hopes of fixing the problem on its recently passed Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Carvalho had worked with both of them in Florida, where he previously served as superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Schools are on the front line of this issue as an environment where social media is a form of currency, and content is scrolled through, spread, and shared.
From Slate • May 12, 2026
Schools, local governments, and private companies used it to fire, expel, or exclude anyone considered disloyal to the United States.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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