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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Noun
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Today, some 100 youths take part in the year-round training sessions that take place four days a week.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026 -
The programs are geared to homeless community members of all ages from youths to older adults and people who have been incarcerated.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Obviously not; some private schools don’t have to admit a whole host of unique students, including LGBTQ, minorities, those with learning disabilities, etc.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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An industry where only about 5% are minorities, and just 2% of that group are African American women.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Adolescences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adolescences. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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