finishing school
Example Sentences
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Amy Poehler and many others described “SNL” almost as a finishing school.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
Young women finishing school and establishing themselves before starting families isn’t a symptom of social decay, she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
Many survivors treated in childhood or young adulthood are working toward finishing school, launching careers, gaining independence, or starting families.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 2, 2026
In Year 2, on the other hand, Betts has graduated to something of a finishing school.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2025
“Was finishing school so wearisome that you had to run away?” he asked.
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
