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as in boyhood
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as in maidenhood
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Noun
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Her relationship with clothing can also be traced back to the artistic influences of her childhood.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
27 May 2025 -
Avery Dixon – Season 17 Avery Dixon is a saxophonist from Atlanta, Ga., who throughout his childhood faced numerous health challenges, including vocal cord issues that led to bullying.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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In the study, 32 male mice six to 21 weeks of age – the equivalent of adolescence to early adulthood in humans – were split into two groups.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
3 June 2025
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He was inspired by the rock music of his adolescence: Kiss, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin and UFO.—
Steve Appleford,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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“Girlhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/girlhood. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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