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Noun
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The bill would specifically forbid practices that Black Bear, the Stars and other companies have used to monopolize and vertically integrate the youth sports experience in hockey and beyond, driving up costs for families and pricing out many kids.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026 -
DJs and live music carry through the day, with a classic car show, a Hair and Fashion Show, and kids’ areas with games, inflatables, and pony rides scattered throughout.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Cala Gaetano is the most breathtaking of all, both in awe and anxiety, where slippery steps without any barriers bring you to a secluded cove speckled with urchins.—
Kristina Kasparian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The crowd consisted of a mixed generation of Pink Floyd fans from teenagers to older attendees in vintage band shirts.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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As a result, more American teenagers now receive superior coaching and minutes earlier in their careers.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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But there’s plenty of play on land, too, including a classic arcade, casual dining with family favorites and even a special Camp-tiva program for youngsters.—
South Seas,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Jonas Brodin, Nico Sturm and Yakov Trenin don’t have trade protection, nor do the team’s youngsters.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Noun
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More, the coaches of the last three title-winning teams (Florida’s Todd Golden and Hurley) all come from the current crop of whippersnappers, as do the leaders of each 1-seed in this tourney.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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Mills gives off the disarming sense of a secure soul undeterred by whippersnappers who toss around fancy words such as gerontocracy.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The caller said two juveniles dumped soda on the caller’s front porch and put ham on his Ring camera.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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The suspects, all unnamed due to their status as juveniles, are accused of stealing four cars during the spree.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
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While existing law prevents health care providers from providing gender affirming procedures for minors, the bill would bar them from performing, attempting to perform, or referring a minor for this care.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Live music for kiddies caused tots to dance to the sounds of the duet ButterBean.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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However, ethereum has faced a lot of competition, particularly from the cool kiddies in Solana-town.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Hobbledehoys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbledehoys. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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