in school

phrase

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

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According to the outlets, the move to Britain will take place in August, with the kids enrolling in school in September. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 But that has allowed other programs access to prep talent previously beyond their reach, and this crop of visits to Montezuma Mesa very well might be the highest-rated in school history. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 The start of the school year has drivers paying closer attention to roadside speed enforcement cameras in school zones. — Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 The city is urging drivers to be cautious, slow down in school zones and follow speed limits. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2026 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 23 Aug. 2026.

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