sixth year

British

noun

(in Scotland) the most senior class in a secondary school to which pupils, usually above the legal leaving age, may proceed to take sixth-year studies, retake or take additional Highers, etc

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They will want it to go on for a sixth year at least - to take them back up.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Many of China’s other large developers have already defaulted, and a Vanke collapse would raise questions about how policymakers plan to address the real-estate slump as it drags on into a sixth year in 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

Comedian Jack Whitehall will be hosting the ceremony for the sixth year running.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

So, with this being his sixth year, how is Woods eligible to join another team?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

“There!”yelled a sixth year, pointing over the forest.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

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