as in kids
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
a host of adorable moppets were hired for the ad campaign
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Admission is $5; free for kids 15 and younger (cash only); free for active-duty military with ID.—
Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
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CeraVe Acne Foaming Cleanser Older kids and tweens often start breaking out with acne around this age, so be aware that exfoliators, acids, or retinol can potentially cause skin irritation.—
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Social media companies have removed access to millions of accounts belonging to children in Australia in the first month since the country’s historic ban took effect, requiring platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok to identify and deactivate users under the age 16.—
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Brady and Bündchen, 45, share two children, Benjamin, 16 and Vivian, 13.—
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“Moppets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moppets. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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