on campus

phrase

: in the dormitories or other housing provided by a school
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About 20 miles west of Abilene, Merkel High School also recently warned students, staff and families about an increase in rattlesnake sightings on campus. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Up next, her goal is to address the loneliness students are experiencing on campus. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Kupsh, who taught a class online, was allowed on campus Monday afternoons for lab meetings. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 The William Jewell record books didn’t change in his time on campus. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on campus

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“On campus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20campus. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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