former student

Example Sentences

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Sildak identified the attacker as a former student at the school, born in 2007.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

He becomes the host to a former student named Sabiha, who has fled her home because she is suspected—wrongly, she claims—of killing her husband in a fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

One former student told us he was "absolutely flabbergasted" to see his former coach in the news while others spoke of a respected and "warm, witty, fun" coach.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

She wondered if her former student, whom she hadn’t seen in years, would recognize her.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

Ignoring Penelope’s offer of a handshake, Miss Mortimer flew to her feet and hugged her former student tightly.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood