adulthood
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Thompson said her love of reading continued into adulthood, with authors such as Jane Austen and fantasy writers shaping her imagination and worldview.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Born and raised in Israel, he began his wanderings in young adulthood, ultimately landing in America.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The sitcom, which followed the lives of six New Yorkers navigating adulthood, dating and careers, drew a massive following and made megastars of previously unknown actors.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
By tracking the same participants over time, researchers were able to build a much clearer picture of how the body changes through adulthood and aging.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
He was lucky he wasn’t born in a time when death was natural, because he’d probably never survive to adulthood.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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