student body

Example Sentences

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The picturesque Scottish university, once the secret of private-school students from the East Coast, now boasts a student body that is about 20% American.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

The student body collectively sighed “Alas, this too,” but then mobbed the dorms anyway, cheering and hugging fearlessly with unmasked smiles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Elected student body president, Jackson graduated in 1963.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

He was successful in high school, becoming the starting quarterback, class and student body president.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2026

I blend into the student body and don’t feel the spotlight on me so much as the lights dim and the guy talks.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King