youngster

Example Sentences

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Rai harboured hopes of becoming a Formula 1 driver as a youngster, but it was an idea which was quickly overtaken.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Coleman was up against experienced and prolific forwards Paul McTiernan and Sean Flannery, but neither got a sniff against the raw but energetic youngster.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

He helped the future football star to read and write, and also encouraged the youngster to "believe in who he could be".

From BBC • May 12, 2026

That youngster had not traveled before getting infected.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

That afternoon a youngster brought Nat the copy of Principia.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham