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Noun
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In April alone, Williams is one of more than a dozen teenagers across the country, including in Illinois, who have been detained or arrested while playing a game.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026 -
Electric bikes, motorcycles and dirt bikes have surged in popularity in recent years and are especially popular among teenagers, offering them a new means of freedom and adrenaline.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The casting featured a deep roster of models, from elders to adorable kids, many the children of staffers.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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The couple, who got married in 2012 and share four kids, seem interested in packing their bags and heading across the pond for a while.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
7 May 2026
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Another California baby has contracted measles — this time, in Orange County — raising questions about what parents should do to protect their youngsters as the notoriously contagious disease continues to spread nationwide.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Still, these two youngsters don’t shy away from it, whether the topic is past and present occupants of the White House or issues like immigration.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Live music for kiddies caused tots to dance to the sounds of the duet ButterBean.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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However, ethereum has faced a lot of competition, particularly from the cool kiddies in Solana-town.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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While existing law prevents health care providers from providing gender affirming procedures for minors, the bill would bar them from performing, attempting to perform, or referring a minor for this care.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
31 Mar. 2026
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They were called after multiple brawls involving as many as 100 people, most of whom were juveniles, broke out at the park.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Authorities in Solano County arrested an 18-year-old and two juveniles, after officers said they were found with firearms early Sunday morning.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The fiddly build and lack of play features make this a Lego set that's better suited for collectors rather than younglings.—
Rich Owen,
Space.com,
29 Nov. 2025
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But even younglings with a limited attention span, who can't sit still for an entire feature film, will forever have a connection to the screen icon who died Tuesday at the age of 89.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Sep. 2025
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This is a nice outing for couples seeking a break from the kiddos, or groups looking for a sit-down dining experience while in town.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Song is a longtime fan of the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Lakers, sharing her love of the teams with her kiddos.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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“Tweens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tweens. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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