teens

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Why cancer has been increasing in people's late teens, 20s, 30s and 40s has been puzzling scientists for years.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The stepped-up security at Scientology buildings appeared to dissuade three teens who approached the building while a Times reporter observed a Hollywood location on Sunday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

In my late teens I carried “Monument Eternal” around with me in the same way my devout Christian friends would carry their pocket-size Bibles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Adjust for those factors and the effective price/earnings ratio is lower, roughly in the high teens.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

The app is designed mainly for adults, not teens.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera