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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According to department officials, the complaint alleged that when girls object to sharing spaces with boys, the district puts the burden on the girls to find other facilities.
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Two young Brazilian boys showed their fancy dance moves the sound of a bagpipe played by Scottish Tartan Army fan Mark Love, who was visiting from Edinburgh.
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Last summer, France’s public health authority recorded 1,418 drowning incidents — a 14% rise on the previous year — with deaths among teenagers aged 13 to 17 more than doubling.
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Two teenagers have been hospitalized following a shooting in Rankin, according to Allegheny County police.
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Clean high-traffic areas or rooms where pets and kids tend to cause messes more frequently.
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Elementary school-age kids like Jimmy may enjoy the aquarium at the Seas with Nemo & Friends, games at the exit to Spaceship Earth, character greetings at CommuniCore Hall, different soda flavors from around the world in Club Cool and rides like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure or Frozen Ever After.
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Case said of the 6-7 craze among youths.
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While advanced games offer realistic simulations at the cost of pricey purchases and steep learning curves, simpler titles have won over players looking to kill a few minutes—or return to their youths.
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This intensive five-day retreat welcomes only America’s dudes, bros, lads, sons and fathers.
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Aussie Rules lads are almost clothed enough to enter a convenience store.
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“Striplings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striplings. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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