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And Wavertree once again has its ’tween deck, a modest level between the main deck and the cargo hold that had been absent for decades.

From New York Times ● May 29, 2016

“Speaking of ‘tween heartthrobs, Scott Brown is here.

From MSNBC ● Apr. 24, 2015

These “radium girls,” to get a finer tip, Would pass their paintbrush ’tween pursed lips a bit, But Mae O’Donnell could not stand that sip Of magic paint, so she was urged to quit.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 29, 2015

Weeping like a ’tween at a Justin Bieber concert, like a cougar at a “Twilight” premiere, like a little leaguer meeting Mickey Mantle.

From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2012

The ’tween deck is abuzz with gentlemen and commoners both, wondering what this land sighting means.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

But in between, Charlotte, now 43, says they fought over who got the first look at the mail-order catalogs that, at the time, were the first to cater specifically to a tween and teen-girl audience.

From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026

She has channeled that into art, writing the evocative and hilarious tween comedy PEN15.

From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026

Claire's, founded in the US, first appeared on British high streets in the late 1990s selling jewellery and accessories mainly aimed at tween and teenage girls, and offering ear piercing services.

From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026

Juniors and tween retailers, aimed at girls 8 to 12, filled malls across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026

What the world got to do with anything, I think Then I see myself sitting there quilting tween Shug Avery and Mr. Us three set together gainst Tobias and his fly speck box of chocolate.

From "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker