adolescence

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Meanwhile, my sister was born, and throughout her childhood and most of her adolescence, my dad insisted they were moving back to Argentina.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

He moved around in his adolescence, spending time in Chicago and landing in Arizona after his parents’ divorce.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

A number of studies in teens have suggested a pattern of grey matter thinning through adolescence with a "refining or pruning" of nerve networks as brains mature.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Bans feel decisive, but they avoid the harder truth: The digital environment isn’t temporary, and adolescence can’t be postponed until it becomes convenient for adults.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

On the backstretch of Vancouver Race Course in the summer of 1927, a friendship was forged in the crucible of the racetrack and adolescence.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand