boys

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Salcedo was on the plane with Serrano that touched down last week near Caracas, the Venezuelan capital, carrying more than 140 deportees: 120 men, 19 women, five boys and two girls.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Some boys rose at 4 a.m. to make an hour commute for morning practice from areas outside Orlando.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

The talisman who was not very talismanic when going up against the really big boys in midfield.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

After a 33-minute set that concluded with “Long Tall Sally,” the boys made their exit.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

Next to the name, a paper-clipped photograph, taken upon enlistment, I presume, when the boys and men were freshly shaven and their eyes were not yet tired.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse