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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mama's boys
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Earlier this year, two teenagers filed a class-action lawsuit against a Kentucky youth detention center and its administrators, claiming that they were subjected to oppressive isolation, denied basic hygiene, showers, and medications, and forced to listen to a toddler song.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Several incidents highlight the growing trend of Iran allegedly hiring teenagers to carry out attacks on Israeli and Jewish institutions in Europe.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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While Matchbox cars made their debut in the 1950s, Hot Wheels cars and their signature orange track became a hit with boys in the 1960s.—
Dawn Mitchell,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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Initially, the vaccine was only recommended for girls, which made people unaware that boys and men are also eligible, experts said.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Health,
24 Dec. 2024
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From its premiere in 1983 until its finale in 2006, the show was a beacon for youngsters encouraged to explore beyond a book’s covers and learn about the world surrounding them.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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Two of the team’s youngsters, Brett Berard and Will Cuylle, scored to bring the Rangers within a goal in the third period, but New York couldn’t fully dig out of the hole with Quick pulled for an extra attacker.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
16 Dec. 2024
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Special suites themed as cave-like sleeping dens are extra fun for the kiddos.—
Jean Chen Smith,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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Get ready for the next generation of kiddos!—
Christin Perry,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Mama's boys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mama%27s%20boys. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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