finishing school
Example Sentences
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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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