archaic
: misery, affliction
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India Roby, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026
That includes limits on addictive features like endless scroll and autoplay for younger users, clear time-use notifications, and the ability for parents and teens to set usage boundaries.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
At least 23 people were injured after gunfire erupted at an Oklahoma lake party – the latest in a trio of shootings involving teens or young adults over the weekend across the US.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
As a teen, Buntrock drove a truck hauling grain during harvest time, and also was a salesman for his family’s business.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
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Noun
The Gary, Indiana, natives were introduced to the world as teen brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael Jackson—five out of nine siblings who also included future celebrities Janet and LaToya Jackson.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026
That includes limits on addictive features like endless scroll and autoplay for younger users, clear time-use notifications, and the ability for parents and teens to set usage boundaries.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
At least 23 people were injured after gunfire erupted at an Oklahoma lake party – the latest in a trio of shootings involving teens or young adults over the weekend across the US.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
As a teen, Buntrock drove a truck hauling grain during harvest time, and also was a salesman for his family’s business.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
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“Teen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teen. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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