as in boys
a male person who has not yet reached adulthood
the young boxer looked like a mere stripling next to his larger, more seasoned opponent
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Noun
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But Grossman did not and struck the two boys at 73 mph, according to expert witnesses.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026 -
During closing arguments on Monday, an attorney for the family of the two boys called on the jury to assess hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, rejecting the defense contention that what occurred was a tragic accident.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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On May 18, two armed teenagers entered the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing an armed security guard in a gun battle, then fatally shooting two men cornered in the parking lot, police said.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Sure, teenagers behaving badly in groups is hardly a new thing.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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School kids arrived on field trips and groups lined up for exhibitions, taking the escalators up past the abstract artist Julie Mehretu’s vibrant, 83-foot-tall vertical window.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The solution may involve options that aren’t their first choice, like a day or two in daycare per week, but are still healthy for the kids.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Today, some 100 youths take part in the year-round training sessions that take place four days a week.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The programs are geared to homeless community members of all ages from youths to older adults and people who have been incarcerated.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The Portsmouth lads were absolutely brilliant.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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This place was incredible, and got to enjoy it with some good lads.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Striplings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striplings. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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