as in teenager
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The teenager, who was left blind after the tragedy, died a week after accomplishing his goal to attend the University of Utah.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026 -
As Arnoldo’s undocumented father, Arnulfo Bazan Carrillo, drove off, the terrified teenager began filming on his phone.—
Nicole Foy,
ProPublica,
13 Jan. 2026
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Police did not share how the teen obtained the gun.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The teen was playing basketball at the park when he was approached by a group of young adults, who asked the teen if he was affiliated with a gang and tried to start a fight, police said.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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If packing your kids’ lunch for school was an Olympic sport, my mother would have been a gold medalist every year.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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This can be as simple as displaying your kids' art on the fridge or as involved as involving your partner in paint choices.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Rourke began boxing as a preteen in Miami, where his family moved after he was born in Schenectady, N.Y.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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Off-screen, the eloquent preteen has been charming moviegoers at film festivals and Q&As over the past few months.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
1 Jan. 2026
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And in neighborhoods, residents have growing concerns about youngsters riding electric dirt bikes — a popular Christmas present this past holiday.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2026
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Mikel Arteta will hope to reap the benefits of the academy producing such talented youngsters, but Mertesacker leaving may also provide an opportunity for fresh eyes to implement new ideas on how Arsenal nurture their young players.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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The pack’s unusual hunting behavior caused panic among residents and ranchers in the state’s high rangeland north of Truckee, eventually leading state wildlife regulators to euthanize its three adult wolves and accidentally kill one of four juveniles in October.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Had the Santana attack happened today, a 15-year-old shooter — even if convicted of multiple murders — would be tried as a juvenile and generally could not be held in custody longer than age 25, with maybe an additional two years in transitional housing.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Right after the holidays, the tween posted TikTok videos of her wearing the statement necklace with a blue camouflage jacket, black pleated skirt and a bright blue wig.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Disney Channel Kids The tween audience of the early aughts had multiple networks catering to them, and Disney Channel’s musical ascent was just beginning.—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
2 Jan. 2026
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By 15 weeks, the chicks have generally left the nest but are often not more than a mile or so away.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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Never doubt chicks with sticks.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Preteen-ager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preteen-ager. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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