schoolmate

Roman Kostenko, an opposition lawmaker who is secretary of the parliament’s national security committee, described his former university schoolmate Budanov as a “military man, first and foremost” and an effective manager.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026

Adolescence, which centres around a 13-year-old boy who is accused of murdering a schoolmate, received widespread praise for shining a light on the impact of smartphones and social media on teenagers.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2025

“In 1989, I believe I lost three brothers,” said a tearful Hecht, who still can’t believe that a schoolmate of hers has been in prison for decades.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2024

“Where is Principal Dressback???” a schoolmate and friend, Karl Julian, titled a video on his YouTube channel.

From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2024

“There are so many people looking for her, even your old schoolmate we ran into at the United Nations Refugee Agency’s office,” added Habib.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai

It’s a sonic recipe that the two former schoolmates have been mastering since they were under lockdown from COVID.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

He has no siblings, no schoolmates and, after the death of the only other boy within walking distance, no friends—but he has Flag, an orphaned fawn.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026

But he said urgent questions remained for the politician, including why he had "continually denied the repugnant behaviour so many of his schoolmates recall" rather than acknowledging it and "apologising sincerely".

From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2026

Hirst, born in Camden, New South Wales, founded the band that became Midnight Oil with schoolmates, and it released its debut album on its own independent label in 1978.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2026

I’m not sure whether I was more embarrassed by the sound of my own voice or the snorts of my schoolmates.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson