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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Returning to campus was a critical part of my recovery, and being able to succeed in school again. Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025 How are students expected to gain work experience while in school? Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a bill to essentially ban transgender girls and women from competing in school sports by withholding federal funds from schools that do not comply. Reuters, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025 Tucker also played tight end for the Buffs, held for place kicks and attempted onside kicks. UTILITY Aidan Collier, Senior, Saginaw Collier did it all in a magical season that saw the Rough Riders win an undefeated district title and their first playoff game in school history. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2025 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 22 Jan. 2025.

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