reform schools

plural of reform school

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concentration camps
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  • The Nazis, three years in power, had begun operating Germany’s first concentration camps.
    Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
  • Daniel Oren, 18, of Hollywood, has always felt a special connection to his great-grandfather, who survived by hiding out in the forest and escaping concentration camps.
    Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2026
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“Reform schools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reform%20schools. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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