as in youths
the transitional period between childhood and adulthood
adolescence can be a turbulent time for teenagers and parents alike
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The office runs several safety net programs for Nashvillians experiencing poverty, offering resources like rent and utility assistance and free summer meal distribution for youths.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Oct. 2025 -
Anoka, Minnesota, began its Halloween celebrations in 1920 to curb destructive pranks by local youths.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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The first Latino Muslim organization, Alianza Islámica – founded by Puerto Rican converts in 1987 – emerged out of the era’s push for minorities’ rights around the New York City metro area.—
Ken Chitwood,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 2025
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Trump won every swing state in 2024, along with the popular vote, and made gains with key groups of voters, including minorities and young people.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Adolescences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adolescences. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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