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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Being forced into these boxes has long-term consequences, significantly impacting individuals’ ability to thrive socially, not only at school but also in adult life.
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William Jones, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Still, some people have remained isolated and have not resumed normal interactions at school, work, or socially.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
And yet Kellen's experience at school isn't the norm for students like him.
—Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
Police investigated him once for disorderly behavior at school and officers found marijuana in his car during a traffic stop, court records show.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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William Jones, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Still, some people have remained isolated and have not resumed normal interactions at school, work, or socially.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
And yet Kellen's experience at school isn't the norm for students like him.
—Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
Police investigated him once for disorderly behavior at school and officers found marijuana in his car during a traffic stop, court records show.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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“At school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20school. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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