adult

Example Sentences

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"The teenagers said they had been pressured by the adult," another source close to the case added.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The 68-year-old was looking after two adult dogs, eight puppies and a child while Warren, an amateur rapper, was filming a music video in London.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

He notes that adult Uberabatitan individuals, unlike the younger specimen analyzed, likely faced the same challenges as other large sauropods when trying to stand upright.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

In 1855 Maryland opened the House of Refuge, becoming the first Southern state to establish a facility to remove children from adult jails and prisons.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

A kid would know how to interview another kid better than an adult would.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko