as in pupil
one who attends a school
a straight-A student at the local high school
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Stemler, a public corruption prosecutor at the San Bernardino District Attorney’s office, said the district needs to improve student test scores and boost parent involvement.
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Alexcia Negrete, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
While still a student at Bennington, Tartt had begun The Secret History, a modern classic: the last word in chic whodunits and the definitive campus novel.
—Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
Boarding schools are still operated to serve students from remote communities, but kids go home on weekends and holidays.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
This is why colleges and universities emphasize the importance of internships and practicums, providing students with practical experience that enhances their employability.
—Michael Horowitz, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Alexcia Negrete, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
While still a student at Bennington, Tartt had begun The Secret History, a modern classic: the last word in chic whodunits and the definitive campus novel.
—Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
Boarding schools are still operated to serve students from remote communities, but kids go home on weekends and holidays.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
This is why colleges and universities emphasize the importance of internships and practicums, providing students with practical experience that enhances their employability.
—Michael Horowitz, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Student.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/student. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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