at school
idiom
British
: attending school as a student
My parents won't let me get a job while I'm at school.
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The state has seen multiple chaotic occurrences at school board meetings in recent months related to debates over trans athlete inclusion.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
In the lawsuit, the parents say the child has endured ongoing emotional and physical distress, including shame at school and challenges with everyday tasks due to his injuries.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Jensen led the bureau’s domestic terrorism operations section on Jan. 6, serving in a critical role responding to the riot, and helped monitor violent incidents at school board meetings across the country — both flash points for right-wing culture warriors.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
At one point, Indiana's Department of Child Services investigated whether G had been abused at school.
—Dylan Peers McCoy, NPR, 16 Apr. 2025
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
In the lawsuit, the parents say the child has endured ongoing emotional and physical distress, including shame at school and challenges with everyday tasks due to his injuries.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Jensen led the bureau’s domestic terrorism operations section on Jan. 6, serving in a critical role responding to the riot, and helped monitor violent incidents at school board meetings across the country — both flash points for right-wing culture warriors.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
At one point, Indiana's Department of Child Services investigated whether G had been abused at school.
—Dylan Peers McCoy, NPR, 16 Apr. 2025
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“At school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20school. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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