preteen
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Preteen Elio is on a misanthropic trajectory that, if not recalibrated, could result in him growing up to marry a pillow.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2025
Preteen girls have talked about how to decide which choice “makes the most of my money.”
From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2022
Preteen girls and boys sat around low table or on the ground, coloring or gluing glitter on paper.
From Washington Times • Sep. 10, 2017
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Preteen school-aged children need at least 10 hours of sleep each day, while teenagers need between nine and 10, the U.S.
From US News • Jan. 5, 2015
Mom hands me a bouquet of red mums, which I cradle like a Miss Preteen Sampaguita.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
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