: 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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Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
For example, my teenage son is senior in high school.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
In another part of the room was assistant coach Porter Ellett, who alluded to having his right arm amputated in high school.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025
Unstoppable tells the incredible story of Arizona State University alum Robles, now 36, becoming a 2011 NCAA champion after launching a wrestling career in high school.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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Winning is something both girls are accustomed to in high school.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
For example, my teenage son is senior in high school.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
In another part of the room was assistant coach Porter Ellett, who alluded to having his right arm amputated in high school.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025
Unstoppable tells the incredible story of Arizona State University alum Robles, now 36, becoming a 2011 NCAA champion after launching a wrestling career in high school.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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“High school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20school. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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