youngster

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Coleman was up against experienced and prolific forwards Paul McTiernan and Sean Flannery, but neither got a sniff against the raw but energetic youngster.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

That youngster had not traveled before getting infected.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Mary Judge, sister of 16-year-old John Dougal, told the hearing his ambition had been to join the Army, and that as a youngster he had served as an Army cadet.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Edwards was Corteen-Coleman's Brave coach at the time, and the youngster feels her journey has come "full circle" as the former England captain also presented her with her first cap for Kent under-11s.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Another youngster begged and the parent flew to it.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George