Example Sentences

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Figure skating officials slammed the door on future 15-year-old prodigies, instituting a minimum age requirement of 17 for senior competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Estevao scored a breathtaking solo Champions League goal to win the battle of the teenage prodigies against Lamine Yamal on Tuesday as Chelsea humbled 10-man Barcelona 3-0.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

Partly because he treated us kids like miniature adults; not prodigies, not pests, just small people doing something brave together.

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2025

The one-time teen prodigies from the jerkin’ era have now become certified legends with more than a decade of experience under their belt.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2024

Props are missing and people wander around partially in costume, and the various Creekwood music prodigies are in the orchestra pit running through the overture.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli