teens

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Young Roy was a political campaigner in his early teens, delivering leaflets and knocking on doors in support of local councillors and parliamentary candidates.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Mr. Fryer writes that teens have “stopped wanting” summer jobs because of career-enhancing opportunities such as internships and science camps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Ratings among teens aged 12 to 17 are up 138% while the 18 to 24 age group is up 147%.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

An analyst suggests social media bans for teens could ease concerns about Gen-Z viewership erosion.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Once you got into the teens, your intelligence was in question, especially as the numbers rose to the high teens.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago