: a school especially in the U.S. usually including grades 9–12 or 10–12
: a system of advanced exercises in horsemanship
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Samantha Putterman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Having welcomed a child with his high school sweetheart months before filming Wicked, Slater faced particularly intense scrutiny once news of his relationship with Grande went public in July 2023.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
School representatives such as teachers, counselors, club advisers, communication staff and principals can nominate these high school students by 5 p.m. on Thursdays.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Barnett recalled how his community reached out in 2021 to neighboring Oxford Township as its residents reeled following the high school shooting that killed four students.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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The New York Times in 2020 spoke with some of Harris’ high school classmates from Montreal.
—Samantha Putterman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Having welcomed a child with his high school sweetheart months before filming Wicked, Slater faced particularly intense scrutiny once news of his relationship with Grande went public in July 2023.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
School representatives such as teachers, counselors, club advisers, communication staff and principals can nominate these high school students by 5 p.m. on Thursdays.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Barnett recalled how his community reached out in 2021 to neighboring Oxford Township as its residents reeled following the high school shooting that killed four students.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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“High school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20school. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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