: a school especially in the U.S. usually including grades 9–12 or 10–12
: a system of advanced exercises in horsemanship
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
The high school is at 8000 75th Street North, which is about a mile away from that intersection.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
The organization netted $85 million in annual revenue last year, reaching 3,350 chapters (850 college, 2,500 high school), and 700,000 members.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
After high school, Curtis left Holly to tour with Slim Whitman, then joined Buddy Holly & The Crickets in late 1958.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2025
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Matt believes that Ethan is handling the transition from high school to the pros well.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
The high school is at 8000 75th Street North, which is about a mile away from that intersection.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
The organization netted $85 million in annual revenue last year, reaching 3,350 chapters (850 college, 2,500 high school), and 700,000 members.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
After high school, Curtis left Holly to tour with Slim Whitman, then joined Buddy Holly & The Crickets in late 1958.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2025
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“High school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20school. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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