skipping school
Example Sentences
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In England, if a child is skipping school without a valid explanation, local councils and schools can use various legal powers, including fines.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
She screamed so much that she fainted and, for months felt despondent, skipping school to sleep or wander the city.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2023
She says she’ll continue to fight for climate action, she just won’t be skipping school anymore.
From NewsForKids.net ● Sep. 14, 2023
Orange was arrested in mid-February, ostensibly because one protest included students skipping school.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 7, 2023
"So we got a deal? No more skipping school?"
From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds
