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Schools

British  
/ skuːlz /

plural noun

  1. the medieval Schoolmen collectively

    1. the Examination Schools, the University building in which examinations are held

    2. informal  the Second Public Examination for the degree of Bachelor of Arts; finals

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It adds to pressure on the authorities to bolster protection for those at risk - schools, churches and isolated communities.

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The foodbank often has reverse advent calendar donations from schools, community groups and businesses as well as individuals.

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Tens of thousands fled; businesses and schools closed.

From The Wall Street Journal

The restart will bring 3,400 jobs to Pennsylvania, including 600 at the plant, plus an estimated $800 million in state tax revenue, which will help fund schools and government services, it said.

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Young artists emerging from Southern California’s bountiful art schools decided, en masse, to stick around.

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