schoolmate

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De Vusser, a former schoolmate of Boone’s who has since been promoted to Bain’s chief executive, advised Lotus to focus its global growth efforts on Biscoff rather than its other products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

Graham played Eddie Miller in the series, which told the story of a teenage boy accused of killing a schoolmate.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

“Wait, you dated her? She’s basically royalty,” said an old schoolmate of my first love when we realized our mutual connection.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2024

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

From Salon • Sep. 19, 2024

The new headmaster was an old schoolmate of Billy’s, and Dragon’s Head was within easy driving distance to London, so Joseph could visit Albert on holidays.

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick