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At the time, Antonelli didn’t have a driver’s license and was still finishing school.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 27, 2026

It was a really great finishing school as a young person.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 5, 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 recent years, Eintracht have earned a reputation as a finishing school for some of the world's best strikers.

From BBC Jan. 9, 2026

“What did they do to you at that finishing school? No wonder you ran off.”

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine




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