adult
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People she met included a widow estranged from her adult children over financial woes, who stored piles of their belongings at their mother's home.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Though Anthony was 17 at the time of the murder on 2 April 2025, under Texas law he was able to be charged as an adult.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Without any negative information, a starting credit score could be in the “good” range, and then whether it moves up over time to “very good” or “exceptional” will be up to the new adult.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Apple unveiled new child accounts and a comprehensive redesign of its parental controls settings that can more easily be set to block adult websites and only allow age-appropriate media.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
"Before I knew it, I was that unthinkable thing: an adult of Rin who could not swim."
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
Vocabulary lists containing adult
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Growth, Development and Reproduction of Organisms - Middle School
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Growth, Development and Reproduction of Organisms - Introductory
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