archaic
: misery, affliction
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Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
After a verbal altercation, the teen allegedly stabbed the hairdresser multiple times.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Nearly 50 years after Elvis Presley 's death, a gaggle of exuberant young boys and teens shook up his hometown, intent on keeping the king's legacy alive for a new generation.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Last year, a seventeen-year-old boy in New Jersey allegedly drove his car into two teen-age girls, killing them both, after joking on a live stream about women getting raped by Tate.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
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Noun
With perks like outdoor pools, private beach access, movies under the stars, and special programming for kids and teens, the top Florida beach resorts go above and beyond to ensure a perfect family vacation.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
After a verbal altercation, the teen allegedly stabbed the hairdresser multiple times.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Nearly 50 years after Elvis Presley 's death, a gaggle of exuberant young boys and teens shook up his hometown, intent on keeping the king's legacy alive for a new generation.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Last year, a seventeen-year-old boy in New Jersey allegedly drove his car into two teen-age girls, killing them both, after joking on a live stream about women getting raped by Tate.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
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“Teen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teen. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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