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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This is despite the fact that the majority of Medicaid enrollees already work, are disabled, are caregivers for a loved one, or are in school.
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Nicole Huberfeld, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2025
Sampson has led Houston to 20-win seasons in each of the last 10 years and is the only coach in school history to lead the Cougars to 20+ wins 10 straight years.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2025
The Blue Devils are looking to reach the NCAA Tournament for the fourth time in school history, and the first since 2007.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025
The order on trans participation in school sports was at least the third executive order issued from the White House in less than two weeks that targets trans people.
—Edwin C. Yohnka, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
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Nicole Huberfeld, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2025
Sampson has led Houston to 20-win seasons in each of the last 10 years and is the only coach in school history to lead the Cougars to 20+ wins 10 straight years.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2025
The Blue Devils are looking to reach the NCAA Tournament for the fourth time in school history, and the first since 2007.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025
The order on trans participation in school sports was at least the third executive order issued from the White House in less than two weeks that targets trans people.
—Edwin C. Yohnka, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
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“In school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20school. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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