preadolescence

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Even among conservatories, it is exceptional, with a wide age range — from preadolescence to post-baccalaureate adulthood — and a personalized approach, of schedules and repertoire, for musicians who live almost entirely for their art.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2024

"It seems like wherever you had your developmental life preadolescence and adolescence tends to be where your thermostat is tuned."

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2023

But the theme of perpetually arrested preadolescence has always been Disney’s first commandment.

From Time • Jun. 1, 2012

In general, independent movies for adult audiences, with no need to pander to marketing insight, do a much better job portraying preadolescence.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2011

The same principles should carry over into the intermediate, or preadolescence, age.

From How to Teach Religion Principles and Methods by Betts, George Herbert