boy
Example Sentences
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In a tribute to Noah issued via police, his family described him as a "fun, bright, handsome, athletic" boy who was "incredibly well-liked".
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
His mother, Sonia Gittens, took him to his pediatrician, who referred the boy to an eye doctor.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
“Together, they were building a future and excited to welcome their baby boy into this world,” a relative wrote in a GoFundMe post.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Defa Press, which is affiliated with Iran’s Defense Ministry, published a recruitment poster featuring a teenage boy and a veiled girl, both smiling.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
‘We should go. You’re right. The boy wouldn’t dare.’
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.