teenager

Example Sentences

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He said he struggled with isolation as a child and teenager, adding that puberty was "the worst time of my life".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

When Brian Rizzo went to the 1994 World Cup as a teenager, it opened his eyes to the power of the planet’s largest sporting event.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Brazilian teenager Leo Veiga had almost given up on his dream of becoming a professional footballer when artificial intelligence helped him secure a spot in the youth ranks of an Italian club.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says there are "serious questions for police" following the release of bodycam footage showing how officers responded to the murder of teenager Henry Nowak.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Why should I be punished just because I wasn’t a teenager yet?

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas