upperclassman

Example Sentences

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And, like everyone else trying to beat grown men, Lloyd’s Wildcats were heavy on upperclassman talent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“We’re always disrespected, always made the underdogs,” said defensive end Bralen Trice, another upperclassman who returned this season to make title run.

From Washington Times • Jan. 2, 2024

The Trojans, who had just one returning upperclassman in the starting lineup with Ellis injured, were forced to call a timeout as the Anteaters’ lead ballooned to 10.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2023

As an upperclassman, Kohberger started spending time with another group of high school kids with whom she and her friends didn’t gel, Casey Arntz recalled.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2023

Every night he polishes Frederick’s boots for him until they shine a foot deep—one less reason for a bunk master, or Bastian, or an upperclassman to jump on him.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr