preteen

Example Sentences

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Sindarov, however, has been on the fast track to greatness since he was a preteen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

He started sumo wrestling, too, and as a preteen was mesmerized by a YouTube clip he saw of a famous match between sumo legends Takanohana and Asashoryu.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

The author describes being drawn to Lansbury as a preteen, seeing in her character a woman confidently creating stories and outmaneuvering powerful men in investigations.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

Soon after leaving that program in 2022, Audrey, who is now 21, was diagnosed with a second chronic illness: EDS, which she’d likely been living with since she was a preteen.

From Slate • Sep. 15, 2025

I didn’t want to appear rude, but as a preteen girl, I thought, I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing anything in here.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana