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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The air pollution has also affected several areas on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, forcing schools to suspend learning activities at school. ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 This week, amid a public outcry over safety concerns, Spain promised to increase police presence at school drop-off and pickup. Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2026 Or, hey, why not just take advantage of the cheaper hotel rates and airfare while most families are wrapped up at school? Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 Peter learned through rumors at school that the Pentagon had been hit and maybe the White House, too. Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 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 15 Sep. 2026.

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