as in nurseries
a school for children who are generally less than five years old
parents trying to find the right nursery school for their children
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Noun
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Joseph, who has worked in plant nurseries for five years, spoke in Creole about the toll that the job has taken on his health.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026 -
This one is sold in better nurseries and through online sources.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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So, how much of my quarter goes to K-12 and preschools?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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We are not shielded from these stories — we are taught them in our Jewish preschools and reminded of them in Hebrew school.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Nursery schools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nursery%20schools. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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