parochial

Example Sentences

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The bulk of it is expected to go to private and parochial schools, though some public-school costs will be eligible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Negro has twice been named national coach of the year by Max Preps, leading the Bellflower parochial school to a record of 177-30 in 16 seasons, winning four CIF State championships and two national titles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

The outbreak, predictably, was especially bad in private and parochial schools with high numbers of unvaccinated students.

From Slate • Dec. 9, 2025

Celtic should be way, way beyond such parochial thinking.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

In those days, when mass communication for Africans was primitive or nonexistent, politics were parochial.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela