adulthood

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The latest trailer sees the characters leave the classroom behind and follows them in early adulthood.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Based on moderate wear on its cheek teeth, the individual likely died in early to middle adulthood.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

But now, as the siblings entered adulthood, their dad would be deported, too.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

He’s now a parent, with a career and all the other time-sucks that come with adulthood.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Artillery has stopped for the moment, and the predawn fires inside the walls take on a steady middle life, an adulthood.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr