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 Metcalf brothers exchanged violent text messages about jumping students, and were documented to have frequently had disciplinary issues at school, according to a motion presented in court. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026 Her biggest hope for Matthew’s next four years is that his presence at school spurs a greater understanding and compassion for folks with special needs among the general student population. Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 One of his elder sisters, Frieda, was participating in a pie-baking contest at school. Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026 Classmates began approaching him at school with compliments rather than gawks and glances. Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 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 25 Aug. 2026.

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