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adolescence

[ad-l-es-uhns] / ˌæd lˈɛs əns /


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That’s because the years from adolescence into early adulthood form what memory researchers call the reminiscence bump, when we forge our strongest musical memories.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Slowly, love stretches into the past, shining light on a dark adolescence.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Children’s lungs are still developing, and lung function continues to mature throughout adolescence, making children more susceptible than adults to the adverse effects of air pollution.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The authors emphasize that adolescence is a key stage for brain development and emotional health.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Visions and voices had started to appear in his adolescence.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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