elementary
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After Neukgu's escape from O-World, authorities swiftly shut down a nearby elementary school as a safety precaution.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
It was only around the fourth or fifth grade of elementary school that I finally realized, “Wait, maybe we’re a soy sauce shop.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Even after I entered elementary school, I’d still dart into my room like I was running from a ghost anytime I heard anyone mention “family planning officers.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
“Unfortunately, this is my third rodeo,” said Carmel Levitan, who has two children at Eagle Rock elementary and high schools.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
It wouldn’t be some generic babyish birthday celebration, with cupcakes for the whole class, like you did in elementary school.
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
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