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prep school

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as in preparatory school

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Recent Examples of prep school The former Oak Hill Academy prep school standout scored 29 points on 11-of-12 shooting (7-of-13 from line) and grabbed 18 rebounds in a win over Elon. — Gary Bedore may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026 Pleated skirts, popularized a few seasons ago by Miu Miu, continue to be a favorite—and not just among the prep school set. — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2026 Markayle Gray, a Black teacher formerly employed by Charlotte Secondary School, says he was fired because of backlash over his teaching of a novel about a Black student who attends an elite prep school and becomes the victim of racial profiling. — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026 Gonzalez went to Brother Rice High School, a private college prep school on Chicago’s South Side. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prep school

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This new spinoff of The Handmaid’s Tale follows Agnews (Chase Infiniti of One Battle After Another) and Daisy (Lucy Halliday), young women at Aunt Lydia’s elite preparatory school for future wives.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
There is no Ardua Hall and aunt training (at least not yet), and Daisy is sent to shadow Agnes at preparatory school.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026

Definition of preparatory school

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The phone number was associated with a second suspect, who attended the same high school as Bordley in 2023, according to the court document.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
While discussing the vows with her cohosts, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan, Roberts added that Swift and Kelce's neighbors and high school friends were also among the attendees.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Definition of high school

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The question definitively answered here is whether more schools should be emphasizing project learning over rote memorization and teaching to the test.

— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
But when menstrual symptoms become severe enough to interfere with work, school, relationships or daily activities, something more serious may be going on.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of school

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Both public school districts continue to outperform the state of Florida average testing marks for most academic subject and skill tests.

— Austin Horn July 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Amanda Davidson and her family moved to Overland Park a few years ago due to the area’s strong public school system.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

Definition of public school

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The students, who were taking their secondary school leaving examinations when they were attacked and abducted, are between 15 and 18 years old.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
As William revealed earlier this year, George has already started boarding—good preparation for what is to come at secondary school.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 28 June 2026

Definition of secondary school

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Fortunately, some lenders offer student loans specifically designed for trade school, though they may be labeled as career training loans or something similar.

— Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 26 June 2026
More than 90% of the children in the student advocate program were accepted into college, trade school or the military after graduating high school, according to program records.

— Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 June 2026

Definition of trade school

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