juvenile
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According to the court filing, the juvenile told the grand jury that Brooks awarded special jobs to kids she favored.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
The juvenile whale, affectionately dubbed "Willapa Willy" by locals, was first spotted last Wednesday in the north fork of the river, about 145 miles southwest of Seattle, the marine mammal research group said.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
Sub-adults usually occupy near-shore habitats, while juvenile bull sharks can be found in Fiji's river and estuarine systems.
From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026
North of Stockholm, the Rosersberg prison is making preparations to house children as young as 13 in response to a much-criticised juvenile judicial reform expected to take effect in July.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
“The other was in juvenile fiction. Nancy Drew: The Mystery at Lilac Inn.'”
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
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