school child

Example Sentences

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His free lunches for every primary school child scheme was praised by a new independent report that found it had brought “significant benefits” for the capital’s children, parents and schools.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2024

After his speech, he huddled with reporters and told us he was as giddy as a school child about energy.

From Salon • Aug. 22, 2024

The child was likely exposed to monkeypox through an infected family member and not through school, child care or another public setting, the department said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2022

Now, they might clean in the evening, when the occupants are at dinner and they are free from their other responsibilities, such as school, child care or another part-time job.

From Washington Post • Sep. 2, 2021

The plans contain recommendations for minimum play-space for every school child, a central public recreation area, an open-air hillside stadium, as well as a community center with auditorium, community theatre, natatorium, gymnasium, and public baths.

From Catastrophe and Social Change Based Upon a Sociological Study of the Halifax Disaster by Prince, Samuel Henry