For the 2023 Kentucky Derby, the teen wore a sunflower print dress designed by Leo Lin while posing for photos with her father — who coordinated with similar colors.—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024 After the teens got into his car, Foster jumped on the hood and clung to it for at least two miles as Vazquez-Gongora swerved the car back and forth in attempt to toss Foster from the hood, the prosecutor said.—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2024 Miami Herald news partner CBS News Miami is reporting that the teens turned themselves in.—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 May 2024 The Kentucky teen, who is battling an undisclosed illness, dreamt of meeting the country star.—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 May 2024 The explanation for the cursed deck, and for these teens to fall victim to it, makes basic (if cinematic) sense: an astrologer (Suncica Milanovic) exacts revenge for a personal betrayal over centuries, and the present-day kids are too young and dumb not to pay attention to an actual warning sign.—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 2 May 2024 When Owen watches the show with his fellow obsessive Maddy (Brigette Lundy-Paine), an older classmate who guards the walls around their fandom with an impatient, fast-talking ferocity, both teens’ faces are awash in warm pink light.—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024 Our list also includes adorable options for different ages and stages, from infants to teens, so that the whole family can join in on the fun.—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 2 May 2024 Recommended Balance Beyond TikTok ban: How one state is grappling with teens and scrolling
Nuclear nonchalance or confidence?—Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Noun (2)
Middle English tene, from Old English tēona injury, grief; akin to Old Norse tjōn loss, damage
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