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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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Although the juvenile examined in the study was well suited to standing upright, fully grown animals would have carried far more weight.

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

Their father doesn’t dismiss their brush with the forest’s spirits as juvenile fantasy, either.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

In reality, though, the technology is still in its juvenile phase, and human officials are still required to implement laws.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Ventura police officers involved in an e-bike sting operation at Ventura Community Park on June 10 attempted to stop the juvenile riding his e-motorcycle on the park grass, according to authorities.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

“Daddy left his computer laying around. Seems like he wanted to know all about his future juvenile delinquent superstar.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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

Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputies were called to a Foothill Ranch Walmart in Lake Forest after two juveniles were spotted riding e-bikes inside the store Sunday, nearly striking shoppers inside, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

"If you're being bleached before you've even recovered and been able to produce juveniles again, then that's only a downwards trajectory from there," said Oakley.

From Barron's May 22, 2026

By the time the juveniles migrate in August or September, the location is imprinted on their memory so, when they are ready to breed, usually after two or three years, they will return.

From BBC May 2, 2026

Howard wanted some mature horses to augment his fleet of juveniles.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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