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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The expo offers artisans, landscape architects, nurseries, local community services, food trucks, giveaways, a plant swap and fun activities for families.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026 -
County officials are also proactively notifying local citrus growers, plant nurseries and other related businesses.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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In most preschools, children are separated by age.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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The state’s public preschools, public colleges and universities have not been adversely impacted by the state’s support for students in private settings.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Pre-Ks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pre-Ks. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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