star student
Example Sentences
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A former star student and long-distance runner from a prominent family in Amarillo, Texas, Griffin goes into her first session with a competitor’s single-minded determination to, as she writes, “get to the finish line.”
From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026
Aside from its supposed health benefits, natto -- dubbed the "star student of pricing" -- has long been loved in Japan for its stunning affordability.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
He first made his name in L.A. as a gifted pianist and as the star student of the composer Ingolf Dahl at the University of Southern California.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
He was a star student at the many schools he attended as his family following his father's job around Turkey and later studied economics at Ankara University.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2023
My older brother was a star student in elementary school.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
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