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truancy

[troo-uhn-see] / ˈtru ən si /


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“This truancy ends now,” Abbott said in a letter sent to each of the departed members.

From Salon • Aug. 4, 2025

But they said the Academy Transformation Trust, which runs the school, had taken "decisive action" to address "unacceptable standards of behaviour and internal truancy".

From BBC • May 16, 2025

It also forbade suspensions and expulsions for truancy and tardiness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025

Across the US, there are laws on the books to punish parents or guardians for everything from academic truancy and underage driving to shoplifting and vandalism.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2024

In junior high school, I became good pals with the truancy officer in the area.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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