archaic
: misery, affliction
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
An uncle took his 17-year-old nephew out of Tennessee state custody for an unauthorized road trip, then the teen’s body was found on the side of the road in rural Mississippi, authorities said.
—Olivia Lloyd
updated July 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
The teen's body was found on July 2, police said, and the Santa Clara County Coroner confirmed her identity on July 3.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 10 July 2025
He’s already hit puberty and can be as moody as your average teen.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
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Noun
Bond conditions for the teen include being on house arrest and wearing a GPS ankle monitor.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
An uncle took his 17-year-old nephew out of Tennessee state custody for an unauthorized road trip, then the teen’s body was found on the side of the road in rural Mississippi, authorities said.
—Olivia Lloyd
updated July 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
The teen's body was found on July 2, police said, and the Santa Clara County Coroner confirmed her identity on July 3.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 10 July 2025
He’s already hit puberty and can be as moody as your average teen.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
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“Teen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teen. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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