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juvenile

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


NOUN
young person
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Antonyms
STRONGEST


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And a growing cohort of mostly juvenile humpbacks are thriving off New York's coast, where food is now plentiful.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

In the new season, “Tires” ventures beyond the garage into different settings and “themes you can’t really be juvenile about,” McKeever said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Kilkeel Angling Club said "several generations of juvenile fish have been wiped out".

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

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

He became the first person to be released as a result of the Supreme Court's ban on death-in-prison sentences for juvenile lifers.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

"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

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

From Barron's Jul. 23, 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

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

In California, three-quarters of those juveniles are transferred by prosecutors using the discretion given to them by Proposition 21.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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