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 can institute an ‘adjusted GPA’ to devalue A’s when they are too numerous.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
But where the OSA is still being implemented, the government recently used the under the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act to give ministers powers to introduce further restrictions as regulations.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
The move, announced by the UC-wide Academic Senate’s Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools, comes amid mounting pressure from UC faculty and outside activists over the test-free approach.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
The Academic Senate makes recommendations through its Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools to UC leaders, including President James B. Milliken and the regents.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Schools of small fish gathered in the shadows.
From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown
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