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elementary

[el-uh-men-tuh-ree, -tree] / ˌɛl əˈmɛn tə ri, -tri /


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Toward the end of her younger son’s time in elementary school, Hinojosa said, during Abbott’s second term as governor, administrators simply couldn’t find a teacher for his class.

From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026

Inside were my elementary school report cards, two programs from concerts I played as a percussionist with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, and other assorted evidence of a childhood.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

She describes the atrocious majority-black, high-poverty elementary and middle schools she chose for the girl, Najya, which left her unprepared for high school.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

“I remember having those in my elementary school classroom. Now, these are archival pieces. It’s freaky!”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

He’d only admitted to showing up at the elementary school with unicorns.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty




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