at school

phrase

British
: attending school as a student
My parents won't let me get a job while I'm at school.

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Parents keep complaining to me that their kids are sedentary at school, even though humans need to keep moving throughout the day to be healthy. Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 So too are holding a summer job, taking care of a younger sibling or elderly grandparent, and being involved in clubs, sports, or performance at school. Brennan Barnard, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 However, once children are off at school, parents need to let go and allow their child to explore their new learning environment. Fiona Tapp, Parents, 1 Aug. 2026 Navarro recommends the camp to others in order to not feel singled out and said sometimes at school he gets teased. Madeline Burke, CBS News, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for at school

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“At school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20school. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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