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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Based on my research, students with PSU will most likely not react well to bans in school. Elizabeth Dowdell, Fortune, 15 July 2026 His 10 receiving touchdowns were the most ever by a Miami freshman and tied for the fourth most in a season in school history. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 The millions of cisgender girls who participate in school sports in this country? M. Gessen, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 Consider the case of a teenage nephew in Atlanta who had become sullen, rebellious and was way behind in school. Mark Woolsey, AJC.com, 13 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 24 Jul. 2026.

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