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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a schoolboy from" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to specify the origin or background of a schoolboy, often followed by a location or context.
Example: "He is a schoolboy from London who dreams of becoming a scientist."
Alternatives: "a boy from" or "a student from".
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James (with Terry Hands and Martin Jenkins) founded the Liverpool Everyman in the 60s and, as it happens, was in charge when a schoolboy from north Wales was having his passion for theatre confirmed – one Jonathan Pryce.
With his father on the bag, Ye Wocheng, a schoolboy from the city of Dongguan in China's Guangdong Province, negotiated the Western China qualifier in a two-under total of 142 to claim the last of three places for the Volvo China Open at Binhai Lake Golf Club in May.
Among some of his greatest hits, Richard recalls: A story about a schoolboy from Tandragee who set up his own online firm at the age of 10. "The headline we had on that was Smarter For 10, harking back to University challenge," Richard says.
A spokeswoman for the artist says no, but Ben Azarya, a schoolboy from Kendal, England, has a curious tale nonetheless.
Hughes spent four years at West Bromwich Albion as a schoolboy from ages 11 to 15, though was not offered a youth team contract.
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