adulthood
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"Millions of young people who work hard and do the right thing cannot see path to home ownership or security," he said, adding this means many are "postponing adulthood".
From BBC • May 20, 2026
As people navigate adulthood and personal growth cycles, challenging habits and shedding old identities, there are a few underlying questions: Who am I, really?
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
The NBC 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 13, 2026
As his children enter adulthood, he said, their path to prosperity is much less certain than his was.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Its fur was dark green, not the gray-green of mature adulthood, so it was still young.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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