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juvenile

[joo-vuh-nl, -nahyl] / ˈdʒu və nl, -ˌnaɪl /


NOUN
young person
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STRONGEST


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Quintero lived next to her cousin, and they became “pen pals” after he was sent to juvenile hall, she testified.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm said the sentence was unusual for a juvenile but found Gray calculated and unrepentant.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

Breaking the carcass into smaller portions would make it easier for a calf or juvenile to feed, which is consistent with other known orca behaviors.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

For instance, media coverage and public access to juvenile court documents are often restricted to minimise psychological harm caused by undue publicity.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

That meant that even though he was being charged as an adult, he could still serve his time in juvenile facilities.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

"Orcas often tear apart prey and share it with other members of the group, including calves and juveniles," said Ayres.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

The juveniles usually leave between August and September, travelling to west Africa where they remain for a few years, before returning to Dorset when they are ready to breed.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

Soon, he said, three pursuing New York State Police troopers emerged from the tree line and arrested seven juveniles.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Deputies were called after receiving calls about the two juveniles on e-bikes, but the riders were gone by the time deputies arrived, she said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

Number of people currently serving life sentences without the possibility of parole for crimes committed as juveniles: 2,570.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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