adults
Example Sentences
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The statistics behind those stories are real: Younger adults are drinking less than previous generations did at the same age.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
Bella Ramsey spent many teenage years working with adults so never really went through the moody, rebellious phase often associated with being a teenager.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Only 7% of American adults have healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and weight.
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
The adults didn’t even notice until they went to get it from the fridge.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
