juvenile delinquent

Example Sentences

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During Easter week, the pope chose to perform the traditional washing of others’ feet in a facility for juvenile delinquents.

From Los Angeles Times

The agency also stepped up policing in entertainment districts and measures against juvenile delinquents and motorcycle gangs.

From Seattle Times

"I've gotten close to Bobby and his sister. I've seen him turn from basically a juvenile delinquent into a very thoughtful, caring adult. He grew up."

From BBC

If the Avengers are swaggering mall cops who maintain order for the purpose of selling T-shirts and toys, Shazam is the juvenile delinquent shoplifting their dignity.

From New York Times

I can’t get past the feeling that this is just some juvenile delinquent trying to freak everybody out.

From Literature