preteen

Example Sentences

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When Halle Bailey moved from Georgia to Los Angeles as a wide-eyed preteen nearly 15 years ago, the city felt like a wonderland of possibility.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Sindarov, however, has been on the fast track to greatness since he was a preteen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

He started sumo wrestling, too, and as a preteen was mesmerized by a YouTube clip he saw of a famous match between sumo legends Takanohana and Asashoryu.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

As a preteen, it was that displayed strength that first drew me to Lansbury.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

I didn’t want to appear rude, but as a preteen girl, I thought, I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing anything in here.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana