pupils
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He did, however, embark on a fitness regime designed to improve his physique after his originally skinny frame led to taunts from fellow pupils.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
In the western city of Rennes, more than 20 pupils gathered outside the Montaigne lycee, one clutching a sign that read "Not enough teachers", but staff allowed other students into their classrooms.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
In one of his first lessons, pupils were shown a mixture of real and AI-generated images and asked to spot the fakes.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Since late September, pupils have barred the entrances to their schools, complaining of teacher absences, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings ill-adapted to rising temperatures, among other grievances.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
Penelope asked, looking with alarm at her three suddenly anxious pupils.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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