juvenile

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Researchers confirmed that the fossil belonged to a juvenile by examining growth patterns in a thin section of its femur bone.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

In the last 10 years, the lab has measured a significant increase in the number of juvenile great white sharks spending winter in Southern California, Lowe said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

North of Stockholm, the Rosersberg prison is making preparations to house children as young as 13 in response to a much-criticised juvenile judicial reform expected to take effect in July.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Although many actors have played the part, it’s hard to imagine anyone better suited to it than Mr. Radcliffe, who still retains his ability to be convincingly juvenile without resorting to arch aww-cuteness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

In 2005, there were fewer than seventy-five juvenile offenders on death row when the Court banned the death penalty for kids.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson