as in nurseries
a school for children who are generally less than five years old
attends pre-K
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Noun
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Joseph, who has worked in plant nurseries for five years, spoke in Creole about the toll that the job has taken on his health.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026 -
This one is sold in better nurseries and through online sources.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In Los Angeles County, a December UC Berkeley report found 167 preschools closed between 2020 and 2024 — a decline in child care spots that researchers attributed partly to the addition of the public school grade.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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So, how much of my quarter goes to K-12 and preschools?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Pre-Ks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pre-Ks. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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