: 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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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
The pair went to different Frisco high schools, but were both at Kuykendall Stadium on April 2 for a track meet, where the alleged stabbing occurred.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
After volunteering as a phone banker for local nonprofits in high school, Plasencia pursued communications jobs after graduating from Barry University.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
His current partner in the middle of the infield, second baseman Max Muncy, played with Wilson in high school, and has acknowledged that his game has changed as he’s gotten to the Majors.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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In a series regular role, Pietz will play Donna, the no-nonsense high school secretary.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
The pair went to different Frisco high schools, but were both at Kuykendall Stadium on April 2 for a track meet, where the alleged stabbing occurred.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
After volunteering as a phone banker for local nonprofits in high school, Plasencia pursued communications jobs after graduating from Barry University.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
His current partner in the middle of the infield, second baseman Max Muncy, played with Wilson in high school, and has acknowledged that his game has changed as he’s gotten to the Majors.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for high school
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“High school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20school. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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