adult
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He played piano and percussion as a child and later guitar as an adult, but “put all of that away for many years,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
The panel of doctors, academics, youth representatives and parents recommended no screens at all for babies and toddlers, and that children up to 12 should only be allowed "age-appropriate social media" under adult supervision.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Rather than crustacean larvae, the specimens were adult female insects.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
Their two recent books for adult readers make the impassioned case for reconsidering children’s literature.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
“After yesterday, I think you should have an adult with you.”
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
Traditionally, young adults have been likely to expect to rent during their early working years while they save up for a down payment to buy a home.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
The NHS Alliance said the policy has led to an influx of new providers, helping to reduce some of the longest waits for adults and children, but at a cost.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Nearly 6-in-10 young adults are “extremely or very concerned” about people’s ability to function for themselves, compared with only 46% of those 65-and-up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Similar to the other study, regular vitamin C supplements showed a reduction in severity of symptoms in children and adults by 8–14%.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
The bars were spaced too far apart, since it was made for adults.
From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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