boyhood

Example Sentences

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For Molly's father, Andrew, the show has fulfilled a boyhood dream.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The 24-year-old signed a new five-year deal with his boyhood club in February as they moved to secure his future for the prime years of his career.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

But Mr. O’Brien, the author of “Charlie Hustle,” an outstanding biography on Pete Rose, goes deep on Mr. Bird’s sometimes gothic boyhood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Eberechi Eze was destined for a move to Tottenham until the Gunners swooped in at the last minute to bring him back to his boyhood club.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Before he could get the first word out I sat up and asked, “Hey, Dad, how come we don’t have any good information on the boyhood of Jesus?”

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos