girlhood
Example Sentences
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In every decade, America rediscovers that girlhood is in crisis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
The characters’ propensity for ugly faces, silliness and a bit of grossness too, stems from the portrayals of girlhood and young womanhood that appeal to them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026
She was in and out of psychiatric wards throughout our girlhood.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2026
The company eventually rebranded as Claire’s and became a symbol for kitschy fashion and girlhood by the early 2000s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2025
Lillian knew about marshes from girlhood summers spent on the Georgia coast.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
