adult
Example Sentences
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Unfortunately, the news, while promising, won’t provide immediate relief for the more than 70 million U.S. adults who suffer from chronic lower back pain.
"China developed so fast, there was no time to educate people about ecology and once adults values are formed, they're really hard to change. Maybe they can't be changed in a lifetime."
From BBC
Many adults want romantic relationships, but for people with learning disabilities it is much harder and sometimes even impossible.
From BBC
As an adult, the California-based freelance video producer learned that the Lincoln had a special story.
During midlife, losing weight may not always produce the same health benefits seen in younger adults and in some cases, it may also influence brain health.
From Science Daily
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