in school

phrase

US
: attending school as a student
My parents won't let me get a job while I'm in school.

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Those parents who remain in school or keep working make difficult tradeoffs. — Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The federal government pays your interest while you’re enrolled at least half time in school and during your grace period after leaving school, meaning these generally cost less over time. — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026 With children back in school and the looming threat of respiratory viruses like Covid-19, influenza and RSV on the horizon, many people may now be wondering how to stay healthy. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 Changing majors and career paths The CNBC survey found that almost 40% of students and workers enrolled in school have considered changing their major, field of study or coursework due to AI, rising to 44% for students who are not employed. — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in school

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“In school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20school. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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