finishing school

Example Sentences

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At the time, Antonelli didn’t have a driver’s license and was still finishing school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Many survivors treated in childhood or young adulthood are working toward finishing school, launching careers, gaining independence, or starting families.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

In recent years, Eintracht have earned a reputation as a finishing school for some of the world's best strikers.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

"I dreamed of finishing school and becoming a doctor," said the eldest of five siblings who, according to the law, should be in school until the age of 16.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

During my tenth year, a white woman’s kitchen became my finishing school.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou