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Adjective
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He is said to have created the rice dish plov to heal a young prince who was lovesick after being banned from marrying a craftsman’s daughter.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025 -
Upon arrival, young guests are treated to a slime smoothie, setting the stage for Nickelodeon character meet-and-greets and impromptu dance parties.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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In the Paul Thomas Anderson film, out this weekend, DiCaprio plays Bob, a revolutionary turned stoner dad who is hanging around his house and has to quickly leave to go in search of his teenage daughter Willa, played by Chase Infiniti.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
28 Sep. 2025
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The one bump in Demeter’s life is her teenage daughter, Persephone.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Sep. 2025
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TikTok removes around 6 million underage accounts globally every month by using various age detection methods, including technology to detect when an account may be used by a child under the age of 13, according to a spokesperson.—
Ana Nicolaci da Costa,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The women lack legal recourse Because the women weren’t underage and the man who created the deepfakes never distributed the content, there was no apparent crime.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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There’s only a slight chance of minor solar storms before activity settles down again.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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In retrospect, an extra rehab start in the minors in July might have prevented his minor-league starts in September.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The styling here is one that bridges opposing sensibilities–infusing youthful energy into polished ensembles and balancing whimsy with sophisticated elegance.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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The return of ’90s micro-minis and short shorts injected youthful energy, balanced by sporty outerwear that kept things grounded.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The law also permits defendants as old as 21 to be held in juvenile detention facilities, instead of the typical adult centers.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Free Press' three years of reporting on dangerous conditions at Wayne County's juvenile jail continues to spur change.—
Detroit Free Press,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Boys may experience greater benefits from delaying their start date compared to girls, said Ioakim Boutakidis, professor of child and adolescent studies at Cal State Fullerton.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Martin’s limited series — which begs for a second season — highlights why coercion and control are typically ineffective remedies for adolescent rebellion.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Jon Marans' play demands rare skill sets, calling for two actors — one youngish, the other with more mileage — who play piano well enough to pass as classical musicians.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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The rooftop pool and open-late bars draw a youngish crowd—lots of millennials with stick-and-pokes—of couples and friends, and absolutely zero kids (though the property is dog- and cat- friendly).—
Emily Wilson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Ephebic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ephebic. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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