boyhood

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

They don’t recognize each other because, while Kenna and Scotty were dating, Scotty’s buddy since boyhood Ledger was off playing for the Denver Broncos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

But the boyhood Newcastle United supporter has not forgotten his roots.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

The novel’s title applies to Jody, too, who is similarly poised between boyhood and manhood until Flag’s death pushes him over his own state line.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Like all good shooters, the pattern of Bull’s shooting did not deviate; in fact it was unconscious, buried in instinct, and rooted in long hours of boyhood practice.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy