archaic
: misery, affliction
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Mia Taylor, Parents, 23 Jan. 2025
The freezing temperatures will move eastward, reaching major cities like Philadelphia, where daytime highs will reach only the upper teens.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
With daytime highs in the upper teens and wind chills that make the temperature feel even colder, the frigid conditions have strained energy supplies and posed challenges for emergency services.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Rufus King revealed the news in a Facebook post on Dec. 19, 2024, sharing a photo of the teens wearing Spelman College merch while standing in front of some yellow lockers.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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This opens up dialogue rather than making teens defensive, says Dr. Khan.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 23 Jan. 2025
The freezing temperatures will move eastward, reaching major cities like Philadelphia, where daytime highs will reach only the upper teens.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
With daytime highs in the upper teens and wind chills that make the temperature feel even colder, the frigid conditions have strained energy supplies and posed challenges for emergency services.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Rufus King revealed the news in a Facebook post on Dec. 19, 2024, sharing a photo of the teens wearing Spelman College merch while standing in front of some yellow lockers.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Teen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teen. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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