juvenile delinquent
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Unity, to make a long story longer, was in the air that year — and not just because my separated parents were bonding over their juvenile delinquent son.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
She previously worked as a case worker in a juvenile delinquent transitional home and her boyfriend coaches a basketball team.
From Slate ● Apr. 16, 2024
A brainy classmate helps a cocky juvenile delinquent find the right path in life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2020
"Not bad for a former juvenile delinquent," said the 63-year-old, who has written for Beyonce, Celine Dion and many other stars.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2020
The neighbor thought it was the work of a juvenile delinquent at first, which is sort of funny if you think about it awhile.
From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel
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