public school
noun
1
: an endowed secondary boarding school in Great Britain offering a classical curriculum and preparation for the universities or public service
2
: a free tax-supported school controlled by a local governmental authority
Examples of public school in a Sentence
Both of their sons attend public school.
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The orchestra drew top students from USC, UCLA, the Colburn School and increasingly public schools.
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Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Leaders of some of the largest U.S. public school districts are facing questions from a House panel Wednesday about incidents of antisemitism in their schools.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 8 May 2024
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Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Leaders of some of the largest U.S. public school districts are facing questions from a House panel Wednesday about incidents of antisemitism in their schools.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 8 May 2024
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“Public school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20school. Accessed 12 May. 2024.
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