boyhoods

noun

plural of boyhood
as in girlhoods

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  1. youths
  2. minorities
Noun
  • The Office of the Juvenile Officer, which acts as a prosecutor for criminal charges brought against youths, has not filed any charges in connection with the vandalism, said Scott Lauck, spokesman for the office.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • For transitional-aged youths, prevention often means stepping in before early instability becomes permanent—before a rough stretch turns into chronic adult homelessness, long-term unemployment, justice involvement or untreated mental health needs.
    — Chris Simonsen, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of youths
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  • While representation of women and minorities has declined in traditional films, a number of micro-drama platforms focus on diverse creators and casts.
    — Xochitl Gonzalez, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
  • Audits have found that AI hiring tools are prone to discriminating against minorities and women.
    — Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 16 July 2026
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