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juvenile

[joo-vuh-nl, -nahyl] / ˈdʒu və nl, -ˌnaɪl /


NOUN
young person
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STRONGEST


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“We were literally broadcasting seed oysters over the side of our boats,” McKeen said, referring to the way they would distribute juvenile oysters across the river bottom.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 29, 2026

“It’s a step in the right direction,” said Chantel Johnson, directing advocate at Youth Law Center, which advocates for youth in foster homes and juvenile detention centers.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

But little is known about the behaviour of juvenile harriers once they leave the nest.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

The driver of the Charger ran from the scene, leaving behind a juvenile passenger who was later reunited with a parent, according to Wheeler.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

“There won’t be a trial by jury. No juries in juvenile court.”

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings

"Orcas often tear apart prey and share it with other members of the group, including calves and juveniles," said Ayres.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

"Orcas often tear apart prey and share it with other members of the group, including calves and juveniles."

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

The juveniles usually leave between August and September, travelling to west Africa where they remain for a few years, before returning to Dorset when they are ready to breed.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

Soon, he said, three pursuing New York State Police troopers emerged from the tree line and arrested seven juveniles.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Each year, an estimated 250,000 US juveniles are transferred into adult courts.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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