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boy

[boi] / bɔɪ /


NOUN
young man
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This case against Roblox and Discord was brought by a 13-year-old boy in state court in San Mateo, California.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

A reward for information that could solve the cold-case killing of a 4-year-old Altadena boy has jumped to $85,000.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Hamza Iqbal, 20, Rehan Khan, 19, Judex Atshatshi, 18, and a 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, previously appeared in court over the fire and were bailed until August.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In California, prosecutors brought involuntary manslaughter charges against the mother of a 14-year-old boy who allegedly struck and killed a man while riding an e-moto.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The boy on the fiddle turns a knob on an oversize boom box, cranks up the volume, and starts strumming.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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