in school
idiom
US
: attending school as a student
My parents won't let me get a job while I'm in school.
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About 40% of primary teachers have reported students being hungry in school and needing more clothing and other educational equipment compared to a year ago.
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune Europe, 5 June 2024
At Iowa, Martin and Caitlin Clark helped bring the Iowa women’s basketball team its most successful seasons in school history.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
Children might have trouble getting along in school, at home, or with their peers.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 2 June 2024
One day, Kolberg said, she got caught passing notes in school to a girl sitting next to her.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2024
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune Europe, 5 June 2024
At Iowa, Martin and Caitlin Clark helped bring the Iowa women’s basketball team its most successful seasons in school history.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
Children might have trouble getting along in school, at home, or with their peers.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 2 June 2024
One day, Kolberg said, she got caught passing notes in school to a girl sitting next to her.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2024
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“In school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20school. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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