adulthood
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The scans showed that atherosclerosis can appear surprisingly early in adulthood.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
With all of her adulthood realizations, Tomlinson also reflects on what she wishes she could tell her younger self.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Eventually, adulthood is supposed to mean meeting the vegetable on its own terms — and, preferably, enjoying it.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
Even after children reach adulthood, parents may continue to see them as needing protection, rather than as capable of confronting difficult truths.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
Their separation was a void he struggled with through his adolescence and into adulthood.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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