as in nurseries
a school for children who are generally less than five years old
parents trying to find the right nursery school for their children
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The University of Geneva researcher also explained why direct collapse black holes and their nurseries aren't found in the local, modern-day universe, saying that the conditions needed include a lack of elements heavier than hydrogen and helium.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2026 -
In desperate situations, the nurseries spray chemical insecticides twice a week.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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We are not shielded from these stories — we are taught them in our Jewish preschools and reminded of them in Hebrew school.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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That money goes to day cares and preschools to help offset the costs of tuition for low-income, working families.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Nursery schools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nursery%20schools. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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