preparatory schools

plural of preparatory school

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Noun
  • But since its inception, the system has been more restrictive and worked less efficiently than some schools and athletes might have hoped.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
  • According to prosecutors, the two teenagers attended different schools and had no prior connection.
    Doug Myers, CBS News, 10 June 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 13 Jun. 2026.

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