at school
idiom
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 Holiday Hookup List features Valencia and Gideon, once archenemies at school, reuniting for the holidays years later.
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Literary Hub, 12 Dec. 2025
The comedian went on to recall a funny stunt Magnus pulled off on picture day at school.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Parents showed up at school parking lots to ensure students were safe.
—Jim Morrill, Charlotte Observer, 11 Dec. 2025
Soon after, Bart recalled how Geralds walked up to him at the mall's video arcade and asked when his dad would be back and when the kids were normally at school.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
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Literary Hub, 12 Dec. 2025
The comedian went on to recall a funny stunt Magnus pulled off on picture day at school.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Parents showed up at school parking lots to ensure students were safe.
—Jim Morrill, Charlotte Observer, 11 Dec. 2025
Soon after, Bart recalled how Geralds walked up to him at the mall's video arcade and asked when his dad would be back and when the kids were normally at school.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
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 17 Dec. 2025.
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