boyhood

Example Sentences

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For a boyhood City fan to score twice at Wembley Stadium, this fairytale story has produced an unforgettable moment for the player, manager Pep Guardiola and supporters alike.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

They don’t recognize each other because, while Kenna and Scotty were dating, Scotty’s buddy since boyhood Ledger was off playing for the Denver Broncos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Seated in front of the camera in a Newcastle shirt and surrounded by posters of his idols, including Beardsley, viewers might have felt he was destined to one day represent his boyhood club.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

The novel’s title applies to Jody, too, who is similarly poised between boyhood and manhood until Flag’s death pushes him over his own state line.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

I fell in love at The Mecca one last time, lost my balance and all my boyhood confusion, under the spell of a girl from Chicago.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates