as in boys
a male person who has not yet reached adulthood
ever since he was a shaveling, he's wanted to be an airline pilot, just like his dad
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The drunk boys urinated on the property, threw up in the backyard and stumbled and fell on the patio, the documents state.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026 -
Wishing a happy basketball retirement to the legend James Hartry, who’s hanging it up as Tucker High’s boys coach after 26 years and a playoff loss to Cambridge.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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These hydrocolloid gel bandages seal the blister and provide cushioning against further friction, which will get your kids back in the mood to meet Minnie Mouse super fast.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2026
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For homes with pets and kids, this machine-washable throw is a smart pick; simply lay the blanket flat to dry and shake it out to restore its fluffiness.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Under this rule, the other five teenagers, including four under 18, were charged with first-degree murder as adults for the death of their friend.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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Two parents are facing charges after police say more than 60 teenagers were drinking at a large party in their Plum Borough home.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Shavelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shavelings. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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