preparatory schools

Definition of preparatory schoolsnext
plural of preparatory school
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Noun
  • For years, they have been drawn by zero income tax, security, international schools, and a glamorous lifestyle.
    Emma Graham,Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
  • This has led to the ‘enforcement’ arm of the House settlement, called the College Sports Commission, denying a plethora of deals that were designed to help those schools keep up with their opponents off the field.
    Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 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 26 Apr. 2026.

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