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pupil

[pyoo-puhl] / ˈpyu pəl /


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Schools receive £25 a day plus £1 per pupil taking part from the government.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Luke, dad of year seven pupil Evan, said the pilot was a "fantastic idea", adding he wasn't worried about not being able to contact his son directly during school time.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

A 21-year-old university student, whose name was not made public, and sixth form pupil Juliette Kenny both died after contracting the infection - many others received in-patient hospital care.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Lord Bath grew up at Longleat and was a pupil at the local school, returning on the school bus each day.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

For secretary they elected Sullivan, who most decidedly was not a happy pupil of Hunt’s.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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