: a school especially in the U.S. usually including grades 9–12 or 10–12
: a system of advanced exercises in horsemanship
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Skyler Trepel, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
School representatives such as teachers, counselors, club advisers, communication staff and principals can nominate these high school students by 5 p.m. on Thursdays.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 7 Dec. 2024
In high school, things were utterly and completely falling apart and going to some extremes, and ultimately getting the police involved.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
The effort means that high school graduates can start at Bank of America at a high level, Moynihan said.
—Ted Reed, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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In high school, Sienna developed a passion for art and even showcased her work in galleries.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
School representatives such as teachers, counselors, club advisers, communication staff and principals can nominate these high school students by 5 p.m. on Thursdays.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 7 Dec. 2024
In high school, things were utterly and completely falling apart and going to some extremes, and ultimately getting the police involved.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
The effort means that high school graduates can start at Bank of America at a high level, Moynihan said.
—Ted Reed, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“High school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20school. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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