pupil

Example Sentences

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Appeal judges have reduced the damages previously awarded to a former pupil who said he was repeatedly restrained at a private residential special school.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

A pledge to provide free school breakfasts and meals to every primary school pupil in Scotland is now limited to P1-P5 - with a targeted offering for older pupils based on need.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The head teacher of a pupil who was killed when a car crashed on to a pitch has praised the local community for supporting each other after her death.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Like Bartram's bass, they have red eyes with a gold ring around the pupil, and they can grow to about 14 inches long.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

“Play something, Amy. Let them hear how much you have improved,” said Laurie, with pardonable pride in his promising pupil.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott