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tads

noun

plural of tad

as in boys

a male person who has not yet reached adulthood grandfather never tires of telling us about the days when he was just a tad

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During Wright’s tenure, El Camino Real has replaced the football coach, boys and girls basketball coaches, the tennis coach and the athletic director.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Hathaway hilariously portrays the growing pains of trying to learn royal etiquette while navigating dreamy boys and high-school bullies.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026

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Families can also participate in daily arts and crafts sessions, with materials provided on request and staff on hand to help kids create their own souvenirs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
That means cables, socks, Legos, kids' pajamas, and everything else not taller than the unit itself are up for grabs, Pac-Man style.

— Joe Salas August 14, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026

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Families can make time for open and honest conversations with their teens, recognize teenagers’ efforts instead of focusing only on their achievements, and encouraging them to ask for help.

— Jonathan Wright, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
Task force surveillance observed what appeared to be teenagers purchasing narcotics from the residence, which is near Giles Middle School, College of the Mainland and two local elementary schools, according to FOX 26.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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