as in adolescence
the transitional period between childhood and adulthood a teenager during his minority has some of the rights of an adult, but not all

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Recent Examples of minority Foster inclusive workplaces and actively recruit underrepresented groups, including women and minorities, to attract a broader talent pool. Laurie Harbour and Scott Walton, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 Its knock-on effects include intimidation and manipulation of women, minorities, and politicians, as has been seen with political deepfakes affecting female politicians globally. Lydia Morrish, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025 In Altadena, longtime residents also worry that the historically minority community will be priced out as during the recovery and rebuilding process. Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025 What is the Rooney Rule? NFL teams must also abide by the Rooney Rule, the league’s policy that requires teams to interview candidates from minority groups for head coach, general manager and executive positions. The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for minority 

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“Minority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minority. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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