archaic
: misery, affliction
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Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 17 July 2024
In response, the parents of the four teens filed a lawsuit against Heather, claiming defamation and slander, The Washington Post reported.
—Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
On the way, Ouellette illegally bought alcohol while underage and distributed it to teens at the gathering, according to investigators.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 17 July 2024
From what could be the Kyle Rittenhouse collection, a backpack with the image of Trump after he was shot emblazoned on the front pocket is available to help any teen through high school.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 July 2024
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Noun
Four in ten Black teens say social media gives them a creative outlet compared to around a quarter of white and Latine teens, according to Pew Research.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 17 July 2024
In response, the parents of the four teens filed a lawsuit against Heather, claiming defamation and slander, The Washington Post reported.
—Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
On the way, Ouellette illegally bought alcohol while underage and distributed it to teens at the gathering, according to investigators.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 17 July 2024
From what could be the Kyle Rittenhouse collection, a backpack with the image of Trump after he was shot emblazoned on the front pocket is available to help any teen through high school.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 July 2024
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“Teen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teen. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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