adults
Example Sentences
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The British actor, who debuted in Game of Thrones aged 11 and uses they/them pronouns, says they had consciously decided not to behave like a stereotypical teenager after hearing criticisms from adults.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
“My entire summer is booked with American teen and Birthright groups,” she said, referring to the program that brings young Jewish adults to Israel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The legislation establishing a right to assisted dying for some adults suffering from an incurable condition was passed by parliament in July after years of debate.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Netflix gets a higher percentage of viewership on its platform for programs whose primary audience are young adults compared to other streamers, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
From their silhouettes, I could tell they were adults.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
