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a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
a herd of youngsters following their nature guide like ducklings after a mother duck
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Every so often, the rules that limit the play of promising youngsters come under scrutiny.
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Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
Speaking on Spanish radio on Friday, Luque shed light on the process of capturing Lamine for Spain, with the youngster’s mind already seemingly made up.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The three movie songs were chosen for their popularity and to be especially appealing to youngsters in the audience, Yang said.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Fortunately by that point, the bus driver had already ushered all 15 youngsters on board to safety.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
Speaking on Spanish radio on Friday, Luque shed light on the process of capturing Lamine for Spain, with the youngster’s mind already seemingly made up.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The three movie songs were chosen for their popularity and to be especially appealing to youngsters in the audience, Yang said.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Fortunately by that point, the bus driver had already ushered all 15 youngsters on board to safety.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Youngster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youngster. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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