adult
Example Sentences
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He’s an adult, living on his own and responsible for his own life and emotions.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Alma White appeared at Stormont's Education Committee with her son Caleb; she was one of a number of women who spoke to MLAs about the transition from school to adult care in Northern Ireland.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
I had what some would consider a true foodie experience, and the hundreds of dollars I was charged — this time, on my own, adult credit card — to prove it.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
I want to give some money to my brother and his two adult children.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
“You can’t give an adult permission for anything.”
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
Vocabulary lists containing adult
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