tender years
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By the time he arrived at Swindon Town, Milner had made 18 Premier League appearances, scored a couple of goals and, despite his tender years, was already revered by Leeds fans.
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026
“You’re not supposed to use the tender years doctrine anymore,” Boone said.
From Washington Post • Feb. 1, 2023
But in reality these tender years are much more nuanced.
From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2022
“Inexplicably, Elves sometimes move and don’t move overnight. When those Elves do not move, it leaves our children of tender years in states of extreme emotional distress,” Leonard wrote in his order.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 8, 2021
Once when she said this Wang Lung was curious and he asked her, “What was it in your tender years that made you thus fearful of men?”
From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck
