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This also means Krypto the Superdog is decidedly juvenile, owing more in spirit to shows like A Pup Named Scooby-Doo than any Superman cartoon produced in the last 40 years.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
11 July 2025 -
If a juvenile assaults someone while stealing a car, what should their punishment be?—
Mikenzie Frost,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2025
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Princess Mako, a niece of Japan's Emperor Naruhito (and whose younger brother is the likely next ruler of Japan), married her longtime love, Kei Komuro, in a simple ceremony at a registry office on Oct. 26, 2021.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Note: Cal Raleigh’s dad was his pitcher, and his younger brother was his catcher in the Home Run Derby.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The man and his teenage son, who the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office didn’t name, were fishing near the docks behind The Hammocks at Marathon resort in the Middle Keys shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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The team is captained by Portland Thorns forward Deyna Castellanos and features a trio of teenage players debuting with the senior roster after spending time with the under-17s.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Whatever the answer, the most enjoyable parts of Friday’s concert offered more than just a chance for attendees to revisit their adolescent years in song by channeling anew feelings of young love, longing and fresh-faced angst.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Based on Masashi Kishimoto’s long-running manga series, Naruto follows a misunderstood adolescent ninja working to clear his name and polish his powers.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
12 July 2025
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But, like Annie's silly side that appears around her sister, your style has a youthful quality, too.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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His lengthy rule in a country with a median age of 19 is often cited in debates about the disparity between the continent’s youthful population and its elderly leaders.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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The parking lot where the shooting occurred is a hot spot for fights and underage drinking, an employee of a nearby tattoo parlor told KTVT at the time.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 July 2025
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Epstein died by suicide in 2019 awaiting trial on federal charges of trafficking of scores of underage girls.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
18 July 2025
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There are three immature stages that are black and white, with the fourth stage being red, black and white before becoming adults later in the summer.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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Tomatoes must reach their mature size before harvesting, as immature green tomatoes will never ripen.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Besides the home advantage, Pia Sundhage’s side had a minor edge on goal difference, which meant a draw would be enough for them.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Right now, a handful of attorneys are exploiting our legal system, filing thousands of cookie-cutter lawsuits against businesses for minor technical violations.—
Aaron Hichman,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
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“Subadult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subadult. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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