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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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Hundreds of birdwatchers have flocked to the Irvine Ranch Water District’s San Joaquin Marsh, hoping to catch a glimpse of a juvenile purple gallinule.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

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

“That means their trial,” he explained, “except there won’t be a jury in juvenile court, remember. Master Williams will listen to everyone present their sides then she’ll decide the sentence—their disposition.”

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings

District Attorney Nathan Hochman launched an investigation using law-enforcement databases with records of virtually everyone the county had prosecuted since the 1960s, including juveniles whose files had been scrubbed from the probation department.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 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

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

The three remaining male juveniles were arrested in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

During the day, guards allowed Cole to go into the central group area with other juveniles if he wanted to.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen




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