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school age

NOUN
the time when one attends compulsory school
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When my eldest reached school age, I couldn’t imagine sending him to a typical public school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

That would allow them to offer continuous care from nine months old all the way through to school age, she said.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

The Spy Dog, Spy Pups and Spy Cat books by Derby author Andrew Cope are aimed at children of primary school age.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025

The length of the litigation means that no student of high school age when the pandemic began will be able to benefit.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

When he comes to school age, the magnificent buildings are already there to receive him; the ample staff of teachers welcomes him with open arms.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell



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