Two intersecting storylines involve confident tween girls pushing for more independence in ways that put themselves and their parents in harm’s way.—Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024 There’s been an increasing trend in travel to celebrate teen and tween milestone birthdays and graduations with special trips and travel experiences, instead of presents and parties.—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024
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The trend of tweens and teens spritzing on designer scents is so prevalent, that the phenomenon has a name: smellmaxxing.—Melissa Willets, Parents, 23 May 2024 The summer camp runs 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays from June 3 to Aug. 9, and is for kids age 5 to tweens and teens.—Terri Daxon, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for tween
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