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The agreement follows an investigation that began in 2024, culminating in a June 8 inspection where underage patrons were found consuming alcohol.
Upon reopening, the bar will operate no later than 2 a.m. and all staff must complete alcohol service training.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 June 2025
In December, a U.S. Air Force member was sentenced to five years in prison for kidnapping and raping an underage girl in Okinawa.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Further, Dixon claims Cartagena had multiple underage victims, in addition to the 16-year-old.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 20 June 2025
Wondering if your child can stay home with an older sibling or underage babysitter?
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2025
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 June 2025
In December, a U.S. Air Force member was sentenced to five years in prison for kidnapping and raping an underage girl in Okinawa.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Further, Dixon claims Cartagena had multiple underage victims, in addition to the 16-year-old.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 20 June 2025
Wondering if your child can stay home with an older sibling or underage babysitter?
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underage
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The man and his teenage son, who the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office didn’t name, were fishing near the docks behind The Hammocks at Marathon resort in the Middle Keys shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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The team is captained by Portland Thorns forward Deyna Castellanos and features a trio of teenage players debuting with the senior roster after spending time with the under-17s.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The core group of young professionals, both men and women aged 25-35, is joined by the next gen category of those age 18-24, now about a quarter of the business.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Their entry into the US market has charted a similar trajectory to that of vapes, surging among young people especially.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Besides the home advantage, Pia Sundhage’s side had a minor edge on goal difference, which meant a draw would be enough for them.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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If some minor differences related to your job occur today, don’t let this get in the way of happy times with others.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
12 July 2025
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Sharp, who is signed to the Nashville office of Prescription Songs as a songwriter, delivered a youthful interpretation of the intersection of blues, country, folk, R&B, rock and soul.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
6 July 2025
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At one point, she was accompanied by Jane Seymour, who, like Graham, proudly flaunted her youthful figure in a baby blue and coral one-piece.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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Whatever the answer, the most enjoyable parts of Friday’s concert offered more than just a chance for attendees to revisit their adolescent years in song by channeling anew feelings of young love, longing and fresh-faced angst.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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And a study published in The Lancet that examined the prevalence of adolescent depression among English youth suggested that increased sedentary behavior in adolescence could affect a person’s mental health into adulthood.—
Henry Abbott,
The Atlantic,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The preteen skier, whom The Denver Post is not identifying, said Hedges groped and assaulted him after the boy laid down to sleep.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
23 June 2025
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Eli Mintz, a Yiddish-theatre star, played Uncle David with a high, wheedling voice, his hands a blur of gesticulation, and the Goldberg children were portrayed by Gentile actors, including the endearing Arlene (Fuzzy) McQuade as the preteen Rosalie, a studious girl with a sleek bob.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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This also means Krypto the Superdog is decidedly juvenile, owing more in spirit to shows like A Pup Named Scooby-Doo than any Superman cartoon produced in the last 40 years.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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If a juvenile assaults someone while stealing a car, what should their punishment be?—
Mikenzie Frost,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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There are three immature stages that are black and white, with the fourth stage being red, black and white before becoming adults later in the summer.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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Tomatoes must reach their mature size before harvesting, as immature green tomatoes will never ripen.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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“Underage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underage. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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