in school

phrase

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

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The gap between what is taught in school and what is needed in the workplace is widening more quickly than most institutions can keep up with. Eric Francia, Fortune, 7 July 2026 Based on my research, students with PSU will most likely not react well to bans in school. Elizabeth Dowdell, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 Yet Moby-Dick should be read, not just revered or studied in school. Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 California California has strong state laws (specifically AB 1266) that explicitly protect the rights of transgender students to participate in school programs and athletic teams consistent with their gender identity. Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in school

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“In school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20school. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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