archaic
: misery, affliction
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Her organization works with about 60 teens a year and is looking to expand its impact in North Texas.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Two court verdicts this week spotlight the risks for teens from using social media — focusing on not just the content but the design of the platforms.
—Carmel Wroth, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
Diaz said administrators violated a clause in the communication and privacy practices where sensitive topics, such as potential changes in placement, should not have been discussed around the teen.
—Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Plus, especially for preteens and teens, nearby Hoi An is a really buzzy, young, and fun town.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Her organization works with about 60 teens a year and is looking to expand its impact in North Texas.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Two court verdicts this week spotlight the risks for teens from using social media — focusing on not just the content but the design of the platforms.
—Carmel Wroth, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
Diaz said administrators violated a clause in the communication and privacy practices where sensitive topics, such as potential changes in placement, should not have been discussed around the teen.
—Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Teen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teen. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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