school bus
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of school bus
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10
Example Sentences
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"In the mornings, when the school bus comes, dust rises everywhere," Polat, 52, told AFP at a local coffeehouse.
From Barron's
"It could have been much more serious but thankfully when an incident involves a school bus crash you hope the worst doesn't happen but thankfully the children have walked away unscathed," said McNulty.
From BBC
Today, coming home on the school bus, Chip had gotten obsessed with the idea that he had to see his birth certificate, that it would tell him everything he needed to know.
From Literature
For what seemed like the longest minute of his life, Danny watched the school bus drive away.
From Literature
The school bus slowed down several times along the route but didn’t stop because there was no one waiting to be picked up.
From Literature
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