in school

idiom

US
: attending school as a student
My parents won't let me get a job while I'm in school.

Examples of in school in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Guardian - Cyberattacks have surged against the U.S. government and top companies, changing the cybersecurity job market and pushing more Gen Zers to pursue the career in school. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 24 June 2024 One significant cellphone concern is students taking pictures and videos of each other in the hallway while in school, Board of Education Vice President Tara Battaglia said. Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2024 Students who can’t read proficiently by third grade often struggle with literacy for the rest of their time in school This is a developing story. Lina Ruiz and, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2024 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. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune Europe, 5 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for in school 

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“In school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20school. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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