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teenager

[teen-ey-jer] / ˈtinˌeɪ dʒər /
NOUN
adolescent
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STRONGEST


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In the aughts, Chase also appeared in more than 20 episodes of the Fox sitcom “Oliver Beene” and over 30 episodes of HBO’s Emmy-nominated Mormon family drama “Big Love” as cunning teenager Rhonda Volmer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

When I was a teenager struggling to understand exactly who I am, I took that to heart.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026

Singleton returned to the sport after playing it as a teenager.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

While one of the group distracted the teenager, another called police and alerted them to what the defendant was saying.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

The fame, adult praise, new clothes, and excitement of their celebrity were benefits that almost any teenager would love.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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