adulthood
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In the long term, of course, this will also contribute to climate change, which will do real, lasting damage on the ability of today’s young generation to have safe, comfortable adulthoods.
From Salon • Feb. 16, 2026
They’re responsible for filling childhoods — and adulthoods — with acts of kindness.
From Washington Post • Nov. 28, 2022
We thought the abundant space would spark joy after young adulthoods spent squeezed into small, affordable apartments.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2022
Eels spend their adulthoods in rivers and migrate to the ocean to spawn, like salmon in reverse; over years, they metamorphose from translucent larvae to silvery cords of muscle.
From New York Times • Aug. 14, 2020
And they need proper health care to grow up healthy, to do well in school, and to enjoy happy and productive adulthoods.
From Washington Times • Jul. 29, 2019
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