phenom

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But maybe the best one is: “Backrooms,” opening May 29 and directed by 20-year-old phenom Kane Parsons.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Routinely forgetting to drop the bat would be a bizarre mistake for any teenage baseball phenom who spent his youth ensconced in the game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

As USC women’s coach Lindsay Gottlieb watched the action intently from the bleachers, sophomore Tatianna Griffin had 18 points, freshman phenom Chloe Jenkins had 16 points and Dani Robinson added 13 for Ontario Christian.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

When his parents went looking for a space where their budding phenom might have the chance to grow into a larger loop, they settled on the Pettit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

These teams pulled in big rowdy crowds as well as college scouts, but my parents were adamant that Craig not sacrifice his intellectual development for the short-lived glory of being a high school phenom.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama