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pupil

[pyoo-puhl] / ˈpju pəl /


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The reason given by the owners was demographic changes, meaning fewer school-age children and therefore declining pupil numbers.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Chris Parry closed Lewis School in Pengam for two days during the heatwave to "prioritise pupil safety"

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

Pearson said it had a plan to complete the remaining work, with teams "working around the clock to deliver the remaining pupil data".

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

Sisney said the budget increases the Local Control Funding Formula by $2.2 billion and provides historic general fund per pupil spending of $21,148.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

Of this preparation a tolerably abundant plateful was apportioned to each pupil.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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