young adult
Example Sentences
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The team compared young, adult, and old fish, examining many aspects of protein production inside brain cells.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
“It still provides independence with the young adult or elderly parent, while giving the flexibility to live together and spend time together.”
From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026
New York City churches, like St. Joseph’s and St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, are experiencing a surge in young adult attendance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
As a teenager and young adult, Jessica tried to learn more about her mom’s case.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
My good fortune, the fortune that saved my life, was that he was not only a young adult but a pliable young adult, an omega animal.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
