adolescent
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The problem is that the governance structures in these companies are adolescent at best, ill-equipped to handle their rapid rate of revenue growth, their evolving business models, and their swiftly changing capital structures.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Iron deficiency anemia is especially common among pregnant women and adolescent girls in many developing countries.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
"Like all adolescent boys, guess what? I couldn't get out of bed," he said.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Compared to pregnancies in adulthood, adolescent pregnancies have been associated with higher rates of low birth weight, preterm birth, and early neonatal mortality among infants.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026
Mom chirps, and the two of them go upstairs in a fit of adolescent bliss.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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