boyhood

Example Sentences

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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

But the boyhood Newcastle United supporter has not forgotten his roots.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Eberechi Eze was destined for a move to Tottenham until the Gunners swooped in at the last minute to bring him back to his boyhood club.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Is this youth contemplating old age, or does it represent an elderly man revisiting his boyhood?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

“Then what were you and Josh fighting about?” our mother asks, as if the fact that these two boyhood chums fought is the most unbelievable thing that’s occurred.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan