preparatory schools

Definition of preparatory schoolsnext
plural of preparatory school
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Noun
  • The machine was designed in the 1980s as an affordable way for schools and offices to print large quantities of materials quickly.
    Muriel Vega, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The complex would add about 50 new enrollments at the schools, costing taxpayers roughly $548,000 a year, the report said.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Charge all devices, preps for pets, prep for school closings and virtual learning.
    Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
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“Preparatory schools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparatory%20schools. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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